Cavan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #795 in 2003 with 26 recorded births. This places Cavan in the top 18% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 55 births ranking #398. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 62.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 11,520 boys born was named Cavan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.