NAME PROFILE
Cavan
Derived from the Old English word 'hal,' meaning 'healthy,' 'robust,' or 'whole.' Hale suggests an aura of timeless strength and vibrant energy, reflecting a personality that is naturally grounded, resilient, and full of vitality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,714 |
| Gender | Male (16% / 84%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1979 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 31%TX — 31%NY — 18%PA — 13%IL — 7%
Notable People
Nathan Hale (Continental Army soldier) · Alan Hale Jr. (The Skipper in Gilligan's Island) · Hale Irwin (Three-time U.S. Open champion) · Hale Appleman (Eliot Waugh in The Magicians) · Hale Boggs (Former U.S. Representative)
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