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Gawain

Gawain is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Gawain?

Recorded births named Gawain by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	90 births
England & Wales since 1996	6 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Gawain's popularity over time

Babies named Gawain per year — United States (1948–2025). United States peaked in 1974 (10/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1997 (3/yr).

When was Gawain popular?

Gawain reached its peak in 1974, when it was the #8517 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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