Cavan
Every Cavan since 1969 — 1,714 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cavan
Cavan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,456 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 1,714 American babies have been named Cavan. Its peak came in 2008, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cavan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cavan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,456 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,219 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,726 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,901 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,434 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,741 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,951 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,547 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,200 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2,732 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2,774 |
| 2014 | 52 | #2,434 |
| 2013 | 69 | #1,993 |
| 2012 | 51 | #2,457 |
| 2011 | 52 | #2,409 |
| 2010 | 53 | #2,379 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,013 |
| 2008 | 77 | #1,877 |
| 2007 | 64 | #2,121 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,185 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1,817 |
| 2004 | 45 | #2,459 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1,940 |
| 2002 | 65 | #1,773 |
| 2001 | 41 | #2,390 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,682 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,311 |
| 1990 | 21 | #2,971 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,438 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,187 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,001 |
| 1970 | 7 | #3,901 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cavan in 2025?
Cavan ranked #3,456 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cavan?
1,714 babies have been named Cavan in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cavan most popular?
Cavan peaked in 2008, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Cavan a boy or girl name?
Cavan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cavan rising or falling?
Cavan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.