Cavin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Cavin is a modern variant of Kevin, meaning 'kind' or 'gentle'.
Meaning of the Name Cavin
Cavin is a variant spelling of the name Kevin, which originated from the Irish name Caoimhín. It is derived from the Irish word 'caomh', meaning 'kind' or 'gentle', combined with the diminutive suffix '-ín', meaning 'little'. Cavin is a modern and unique variation of Kevin with the same meaning and origins.
Popularity of the Name Cavin
The popularity for the name Cavin peaked in popularity in the year 1981 with 56 births, which ranked number 3,136 out of 17,752 unique names for that year. Cavin had the most male births in 1981 with 56, which ranked number 1,225 out of 7,289 male names. The number of births for the name Cavin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 10 births, a decline of -68.75%. Among males, Cavin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 10 births, a decline of -68.75%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cavin
- 20 Year Trend of Cavin: -61.54%
- 10 Year Trend of Cavin: -68.75%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cavin: -68.75%
Popularity of Cavin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cavin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cavin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cavin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Cavin
- Total Births of Cavin: 9 (-10.98%)
- Male Births of Cavin: 9 (-10.98%)
Given the downward trend of Cavin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Cavin have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, a decrease of -10.98%.