Boy · #4,086 in 2026

Cavan

Name: Popularity of the name Cavan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cavan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,086

Peak Rank

#1,772 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-20%

1969

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#1772

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cavan

Cavan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 77 Cavans were born — ranking #1,874 that year. As of 2026, Cavan ranks #4,086 for baby boys with 26 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 2K Cavans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Cavan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cavan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cavan

What does the name Cavan mean?

Cavan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cavan in 2026?

In 2026, Cavan ranks #4,086 among boys' names in the U.S., with 26 babies given the name that year.

When was Cavan most popular?

Cavan reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #1,772 that year with 77 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cavan most popular?

Cavan has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cavan.

Is Cavan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cavan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cavan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cavan include Bliss, Phill, Othello. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cavan

Cavan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Cavan's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #1,772. Use the chart and map above to compare Cavan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.