Cavan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAV-an / /ˈkæv.ən/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: 'handsome'; Gaelic: 'battle' or 'war'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cavan is derived from the Irish place name 'Cabhan', meaning 'hollow' or 'place of the hollow'. It is also associated with County Cavan in Ireland, which has historical significance. The name has been used in various forms throughout Irish history and is often linked to Gaelic heritage.
Trend Summary
Cavan has seen a steady but modest popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kavan
- Cavon
International Variants
- Cavan (Irish)
- Kavan (Indian)
Famous people named Cavan
Cavan Biggio is a professional baseball player known for his time with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Cavan Scott is a British author recognized for his work in the Star Wars franchise.
Cavan O'Connor is a notable Irish rugby player.
Cavan McCarthy is a prominent figure in the field of Irish music.
Fictional characters named Cavan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cavan was first seen in the United States in 1969. Cavan has ranked as high as #1323 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Cavan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cavan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 65 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 45 |
| 2005 | 71 |
| 2006 | 59 |
| 2007 | 64 |
| 2008 | 77 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 69 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 25 |