Cavin
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,225 in 1981
8 babies were named Cavin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,930 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1954–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cavin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cavin, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cavin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCavin first shows up in US birth records in 1954, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 71 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1981, when it ranked #1,225. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCavin has slipped 2,930 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Cavin
Cavin is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-vin”. US birth records list Cavin for boys from 1954 to 2025, in 72 of those 72 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #1,225 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.3 | 234,375 boys |
| 1960s | 8.1 | 123,153 boys |
| 1970s | 6.8 | 147,059 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 85,324 boys |
| 1990s | 9.5 | 104,822 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 59,666 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 73,801 boys |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
Other spellings of Cavin
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 Cavin
What is the origin of the name Cavin?
Cavin has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Cavin a boy or girl name?
Cavin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cavin?
Cavin ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#1,225).