Cavan
3 countries#3450 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cavan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,714 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #3450 · peaked in 2008 with 77 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
645 births recorded 1993–2021 · peaked in 1998 with 61 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
615 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1984 · peaked in 1998 with 55 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
30 births recorded 1993–2016 · peaked in 1998 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cavan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2176 | — |
| 2007 | #2117 | ↑59 |
| 2008 | #1874 | ↑243 |
| 2009 | #2010 | ↓136 |
| 2010 | #2375 | ↓365 |
| 2011 | #2403 | ↓28 |
| 2012 | #2448 | ↓45 |
| 2013 | #1989 | ↑459 |
| 2014 | #2429 | ↓440 |
| 2015 | #2766 | ↓337 |
| 2016 | #2726 | ↑40 |
| 2017 | #3193 | ↓467 |
| 2018 | #3524 | ↓331 |
| 2019 | #2943 | ↑581 |
| 2020 | #3734 | ↓791 |
| 2021 | #3427 | ↑307 |
| 2022 | #3879 | ↓452 |
| 2023 | #3712 | ↑167 |
| 2024 | #4200 | ↓488 |
| 2025 | #3450 | ↑750 |
Frequently asked questions about Cavan
Is Cavan a popular name?
Yes — Cavan currently ranks #3450 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cavan more common for boys or girls?
Cavan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cavan most popular?
Cavan peaked in 2008 in United States, with 77 recorded births that year.
Is Cavan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cavan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3314 in 1969 to #3450 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cavan?
At least 2,359 babies have been recorded with the name Cavan across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Cavan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cavan appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Cavan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cavan include Blade, Branch, Chapel, Chesky.
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