Declining since 2004, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Gaven since 1972
Babies named Gaven per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 646 |
| 2000s | 2,251 |
| 2010s | 754 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Gaven is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1972. It ranks 10,695 as of 2025, meaning approximately 1 in 284,679 newborns receive it. Its peak year was 2003, though it has been in decline since 2004. The name's popularity has never reached the top 1000, and it has no strong association with any particular state. Gaven is likely a modern respelling of Gavin or a creative variant, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a rare name with familiar sounds.
Gaven is a relatively modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1972. It may be a respelling of the Cornish name Gavin, itself derived from Gawain, or alternatively a variant of the English word 'given', used as a given name. Its use has been infrequent, never cracking the top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gav, Ven
Sibling names for Gaven
Names that share Gaven's style, for a brother or sister.
