Cavan
Meaninghollow place · Irish
- US rank
- #3,450
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,772 in 2002
33 babies were named Cavan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 284 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cavan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cavan, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cavan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCavan first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2002, when it reached #1,772.
- TrendCavan has climbed 284 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,450. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Irish, Cavan means “hollow place”.
About the name Cavan
Cavan is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “hollow place”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-van”. US birth records list Cavan for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 55 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #1,772 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,450, with 33 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 1970s | 4.6 | 215,983 boys |
| 1980s | 8.4 | 119,048 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 80,841 boys |
| 2000s | 29 | 34,188 boys |
| 2010s | 25 | 39,920 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 58,594 boys |
Other spellings of Cavan
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Cavan
What does the name Cavan mean?
Cavan means “hollow place” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Cavan?
Cavan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Cavan a boy or girl name?
Cavan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cavan?
Cavan ranked #3,450 for US boys in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#1,772).