Kavan
Kavan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Hollow, comely, or beloved.
Origin and history
Kavan is a masculine name derived from Irish Gaelic origins, closely related to the name Cavan, which refers to a hollow or hilly place. It also exists as an anglicized variation associated with the name Caomhán, meaning comely or beloved. In the United States, it remains a rare choice given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
885 babies in the United States have been named Kavan since 1880. It ranks #3793 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1858.
States where it is most popular
- CA (68.5 %)
- TX (31.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 189 |
| 2000-2010 | 323 |
| 2010-2019 | 220 |
| 2020-2029 | 69 |
Famous people named Kavan
- Kavan Smith: Actor
Fun facts
- Kavan shares roots with County Cavan in Ireland, which stems from the Gaelic word 'cabán', meaning a hollow place.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have received the name Kavan in published U.S. birth records since 1880.