Kaven
Kaven is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern coinage, possibly related to Gavin (meaning 'white hawk') or Kevan (meaning 'handsome').
Origin and history
Kaven is a modern invented name, likely created as a variant of names like Gavin or Caven, or influenced by Kevan and Kevin. It has gained modest usage in the United States in recent decades as a contemporary phonetic variation. It remains a relatively rare choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
953 babies in the United States have been named Kaven since 1880. It ranks #3726 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1779.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50 %)
- CA (23.8 %)
- LA (14.3 %)
- TN (11.9 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 63 |
| 1990-2000 | 118 |
| 2000-2010 | 251 |
| 2010-2019 | 286 |
| 2020-2029 | 148 |
Fun facts
- Kaven emerged as part of late 20th-century American naming trends favoring 'K' spellings and familiar two-syllable endings.