Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Cavell

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

Cavell was originally the name of a township in East Riding of Yorkshire. Its meaning was taken from Old English 'Cafeld' meaning a 'field of jackdaws'. In the Domesday Book it is spelt in a Norman variant as 'Cheuede', but later developed into Cavil. The Pipe Rolls record Thomas de Kauill in 1190 living in Yorkshire.

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#8,802 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2012

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#8802

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cavell

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Cavell

Cavell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 8 Cavells were born — ranking #8,802 that year. As of 2026, Cavell ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 34 Cavells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cavell

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

Kevel
Kevil
Cavil
Koval
Keevil
Cavill
Cavel
Covell
Covel
Caval
Kaval
Coville

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cavell

What does the name Cavell mean?

How popular is Cavell in 2026?

In 2026, Cavell ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cavell most popular?

Cavell reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #8,802 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Cavell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cavell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cavell include Oneill, Jeromiah, Jino. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cavell

Cavell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Cavell's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #8,802. Use the chart and map above to compare Cavell'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.