Holding steady.
Popularity of Cavon since 1990
Babies named Cavon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Cavon is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security Administration records in 1990, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of inventive, phonetically appealing names. The name has never broken into the national top 1,000, peaking in 2004 with its highest recorded annual count. Since then, its usage has remained steady, indicating a small but consistent adoption among families seeking an uncommon name with a contemporary feel. While no specific origin or meaning has been established, Cavon fits a pattern of names ending in '-von' or '-van' that gained modest popularity alongside similar coinages like Davon and Jayvon. Its rare but appreciative use characterizes it as a distinctive choice within modern American naming practices.
Cavon is a name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990, suggesting a modern coinage. It may have been formed by blending elements from names like Calvin, Donovan, or Kevin, following a pattern of -von or -van suffix names popular in the late 20th century. No traditional etymology or historical usage has been documented outside the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cav, Cavy
Variants: Kavon
Sibling names for Cavon
Names that share Cavon's style, for a brother or sister.
