Cavin Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-vin / /ˈkeɪ.vɪn/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: handsome; English: variant of Kevin

Historical & Cultural Background

Cavin is often considered a variant of the name Kevin, which has strong roots in Irish culture. The name Kevin itself derives from the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning 'gentle' or 'kind'. Cavin may also be used as a modern English variant. The name has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Cavin has seen a modest rise in usage in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

KavinKevinCavanGavinDavinMavinRavinTavin

Variants

  • Cavan
  • Kavin

International Variants

  • Caoimhín (Irish)
  • Kevin (English)

Famous people named Cavin

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Fictional characters named Cavin

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Sibling Suggestions

CadenCalebCameronColinConnorCarter

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cavin was first seen in the United States in 1954. Cavin has ranked as high as #1063 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Cavin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cavin (2011)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
50%
MI 5
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19548
19555
19569
19577
195812
195913
19606
196119
196213
196320
196417
196518
196614
196722
196815
196911
197016
197111
197213
197312
19747
19759
19766
197711
197816
197912
19806
198156
198217
198315
198416
198520
198624
198718
198816
198928
199011
199123
199218
199312
199418
199521
199625
199723
199812
199922
200018
200127
200226
200341
200433
200534
200635
200739
200831
200951
201046
201131
201232
201326
201428
201523
201623
201717
201813
201917
202014
202110
202210
20239
20246