Declining since 2012, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaven since 1951
Babies named Kaven per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 251 |
| 2010s | 286 |
| 2020s | 148 |
Meaning & origin
Kaven entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1951, but it has always been a rare choice. Its highest rank was 4396 in 2013, and since 2012 its popularity has been declining. In 2025, about 1 in 74,264 newborn boys received the name. While the top states for Kaven are not recorded, its usage is spread thinly across the country. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a respelling of the Irish surname Kavan or a modern invented name. Parents choosing Kaven today are likely drawn to its simple, two-syllable sound and its similarity to more common names like Kevin or Kavan.
Kaven is a modern name first recorded in the United States in 1951. It may be a respelling of the Irish surname Kavan or an invented blend of sounds. Its usage has remained rare, with a peak in 2013 at rank 4396.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kav
Variants: Kavan
Sibling names for Kaven
Names that share Kaven's style, for a brother or sister.
