Declining since 2010, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Cavin since 1954
Babies named Cavin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 155 |
| 1970s | 113 |
| 1980s | 216 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 335 |
| 2010s | 256 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Cavin, likely a variant of Kevin, peaked in popularity in 1981 but has since declined. Its rank in 2025 was 8,910, with about 1 in 213,510 newborns receiving the name. Since 2010, its usage has been falling. The name has not been recorded in any specific top states, consistent with its rarity. Cavin's appeal lies in its familiarity as a Kevin variation while offering a more distinctive spelling. Despite its Irish roots, it fits comfortably within modern American naming styles.
Cavin is likely a variant of Kevin, which derives from the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning 'gentle birth' or 'handsome birth'. Kevin became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, and Cavin emerged as a less common spelling variant. It has been used in the United States since the mid-20th century but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cav
Variants: Kavin
Sibling names for Cavin
Names that share Cavin's style, for a brother or sister.
