Kavan
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,626 in 1995
7 babies were named Kavan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,263 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1968–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kavan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kavan, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kavan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKavan first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1995, when it ranked #2,626. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKavan was 3.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 67,568 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendKavan has slipped 4,263 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kavan
Kavan is a boy name of Hindu and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-van”. US birth records list Kavan for boys from 1968 to 2025, in 48 of those 58 years. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked #2,626 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Hindu namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,075,269 boys |
| 1980s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 1990s | 9.8 | 101,729 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 61,652 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 85,690 boys |
| 2020s | 6.7 | 150,000 boys |
Other spellings of Kavan
More Hindu boy names
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Rishi · sage, seer
- Unisex name: Kiran · ray of light
- Unisex name: Dev · god, divine
- Unisex name: Neel · blue
- Boy name: Hiram · exalted brother
Questions about the name Kavan
What is the origin of the name Kavan?
Kavan has Hindu, Irish roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Zain, Rohan, Gian.
Is Kavan a boy or girl name?
Kavan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kavan?
Kavan ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1995 (#2,626).