Cavin
Every Cavin since 1954 — 1,371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cavin
Cavin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,061 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 1,371 American babies have been named Cavin. Its peak came in 1981, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cavin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cavin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,061 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,182 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,373 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,857 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,707 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,029 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,387 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,408 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,330 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,350 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,315 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,707 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,881 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,383 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,446 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2,642 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,489 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,500 |
| 2007 | 39 | #2,981 |
| 2006 | 35 | #3,099 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3,026 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,031 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2,514 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,366 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,238 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,238 |
| 1995 | 21 | #3,206 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,710 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,514 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,624 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,694 |
| 1970 | 16 | #2,312 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,865 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,718 |
| 1955 | 5 | #3,959 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cavin in 2025?
Cavin ranked #9,061 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cavin?
1,371 babies have been named Cavin in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cavin most popular?
Cavin peaked in 1981, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Cavin a boy or girl name?
Cavin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cavin rising or falling?
Cavin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.