Gavon
Every Gavon since 1987 — 429 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gavon
Gavon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1987, 429 American babies have been named Gavon. Its peak came in 2003, when 38 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 Gavon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gavon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,164 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,799 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,713 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,367 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,749 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,107 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,503 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,900 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,899 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,245 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,871 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,746 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,857 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,672 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,638 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,487 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,262 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,106 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,087 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gavon in 2025?
Gavon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Gavon?
429 babies have been named Gavon in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gavon most popular?
Gavon peaked in 2003, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Gavon a boy or girl name?
Gavon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gavon rising or falling?
Gavon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.