Cavan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #524 in 2002 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 55 births ranking #398. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 150.0%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 7,207 boys born was named Cavan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.