Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Caven

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#5,065 (2014)

Total Babies

275

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1953

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#5065

Peak Rank

275

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Caven

Caven first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1953, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 18 Cavens were born — ranking #5,065 that year. As of 2026, Caven ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 275 Cavens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Caven

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caven 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 Caven

What does the name Caven mean?

Caven is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1953. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Caven in 2026?

In 2026, Caven ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Caven most popular?

Caven reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #5,065 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

Caven has historically been most popular in Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Caven.

Is Caven a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Caven?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caven include Keene, Miroslav, Mikhi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caven

Caven is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 275 births in the dataset. Caven's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #5,065. Use the chart and map above to compare Caven'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.