Gaven
Every Gaven since 1972 — 3,839 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gaven
Gaven is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,122 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 3,839 American babies have been named Gaven. Its peak came in 2003, when 282 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gaven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gaven year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,122 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,554 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,656 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,423 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,446 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,187 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,933 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,191 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,707 |
| 2016 | 41 | #2,904 |
| 2015 | 55 | #2,369 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,240 |
| 2013 | 81 | #1,786 |
| 2012 | 121 | #1,386 |
| 2011 | 142 | #1,232 |
| 2010 | 162 | #1,145 |
| 2009 | 179 | #1,057 |
| 2008 | 221 | #922 |
| 2007 | 223 | #899 |
| 2006 | 196 | #951 |
| 2005 | 258 | #770 |
| 2004 | 265 | #720 |
| 2003 | 282 | #687 |
| 2002 | 243 | #728 |
| 2001 | 195 | #834 |
| 2000 | 189 | #846 |
| 1995 | 55 | #1,657 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,273 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,156 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,649 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,072 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gaven in 2025?
Gaven ranked #11,122 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gaven?
3,839 babies have been named Gaven in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gaven most popular?
Gaven peaked in 2003, when 282 newborns received the name.
Is Gaven a boy or girl name?
Gaven is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gaven rising or falling?
Gaven is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.