Kavan
Every Kavan since 1968 — 885 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kavan
Kavan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,197 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 885 American babies have been named Kavan. Its peak came in 2005, when 41 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 Kavan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kavan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,197 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,039 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,358 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,656 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,186 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,576 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,257 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,534 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,398 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,538 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,807 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,298 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,249 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,142 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,336 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,276 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,079 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,199 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,561 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,276 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2,685 |
| 2004 | 37 | #2,817 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,326 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2,983 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,899 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,037 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2,653 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,840 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,078 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,763 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,905 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kavan in 2025?
Kavan ranked #10,197 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kavan?
885 babies have been named Kavan in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kavan most popular?
Kavan peaked in 2005, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Kavan a boy or girl name?
Kavan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kavan rising or falling?
Kavan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.