Cavan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #788 in 2005 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 55 births ranking #398. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 87.5%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 10,315 boys born was named Cavan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.