Gawain Name Popularity and Statistics
Gawain is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Gawain?
Gawain is spelled G-A-W-A-I-N. The name has 6 letters.
Gawain Popularity in 2025
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,187 places to #12,008 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gawain Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1948 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 2000 | Boys | 7 | #8,209 |
| 1999 | Boys | 5 | #9,912 |
| 1975 | Boys | 6 | #4,797 |
| 1974 | Boys | 10 | #3,318 |
| 1973 | Boys | 5 | #5,101 |
| 1970 | Boys | 5 | #4,724 |
| 1969 | Boys | 6 | #3,935 |
| 1967 | Boys | 5 | #3,966 |
| 1948 | Boys | 5 | #3,668 |
When Was Gawain Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1974 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #3,318
2000 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #8,209
2023 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #10,821
1975 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #4,797