Gavin
Meaning: White hawk, battle hawk
Origin: Welsh/Scottish
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #139
Total births: 3,745
History: Gavin peaked in the 1980s in Australia. The name has a Celtic warrior energy. Gavin represents the Scottish-Irish influence on Australian naming — Celtic heritage that runs deep in Australian culture.
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| Current rank (1988) | #92 |
| Babies named Gavin in 1988 | 82 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,745 |
| Peak year | 1973 (232 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #40 |
| Years in records | 1962–1988 (27 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 15 spots |
Frequently asked about Gavin
What does the name Gavin mean?
Gavin means “White hawk, battle hawk” from Welsh/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Gavin?
Gavin has Welsh/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “White hawk, battle hawk”.
How popular is Gavin in Australia?
Gavin ranked #92 in Australia in 1988 — given to 82 babies that year.
When was Gavin most popular?
Gavin peaked in 1973 with 232 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Gavin a boy or girl name?
Gavin is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Gavins in registered births are male.
Is the name Gavin rising or falling in popularity?
Gavin has fallen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #77 in 1983 to #92 in 1988.
How long has Gavin been recorded in Australia?
Gavin appears in birth records in Australia across 27 years — from 1962 through 1988.