Cavan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Irish name meaning "handsome" or "beautiful".
Meaning of the Name Cavan
Cavan is an Irish name meaning "handsome" or "beautiful". It is derived from the Irish surname Mac Cábaigh, which is believed to be a combination of the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "Cábach" meaning "handsome". The name Cavan has a strong connection to the Irish county of the same name, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. In addition to its Irish origins, the name Cavan is also used as a given name in other parts of the world.
Popularity of the Name Cavan
The popularity for the name Cavan peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 77 births, which ranked number 4,333 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Cavan had the most male births in 2008 with 77, which ranked number 1,874 out of 14,620 male names. The number of births for the name Cavan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 51 births to 28 births, a decline of -45.10%. Among males, Cavan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 51 births to 28 births, a decline of -45.10%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cavan
- 20 Year Trend of Cavan: -56.92%
- 10 Year Trend of Cavan: -45.10%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cavan: -45.10%
Popularity of Cavan by State
For males, Cavan was most popular in Southwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cavan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cavan
- Total Births of Cavan: 26 (-5.82%)
- Male Births of Cavan: 26 (-5.82%)
Given the downward trend of Cavan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.82% decrease in total births, for a total of 26 births in 2024. Male births for Cavan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 26 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.82%.