Cavan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #863 in 2006 with 28 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 55 births ranking #398. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 75.0%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 11,441 boys born was named Cavan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.