Cavan

Boy name

Cavan has been given to 1,714 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 2008.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,714

Peak year

2008 (77 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1969

10-year trend

▼ -23%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cavan.

1,713 babies since 1968

1,711 babies since 1902

1,720 babies since 2003

1,703 babies since 2005

1,726 babies since 1989

1,698 babies since 1889

1,697 babies since 1993

1,695 babies since 1991

How popular is the name Cavan?

Cavan has been given to 1,714 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cavan peak?

Cavan peaked in 2008, when 77 babies were given the name.

Is Cavan a girl or boy name?

Cavan is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cavan are boys).

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