Cavan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2440 in 2025 with 9 recorded births. This places Cavan in the top 40% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 55 births ranking #398. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 43.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 30,215 boys born was named Cavan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.