Haven
Haven is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Safe place, harbor, or refuge.
Origin and history
Haven is an English vocabulary name meaning a safe place or harbor, derived from the Old English word 'hæfen'. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of a trend toward nature and virtue word names. Today it is a moderately common choice for girls, appreciated for its tranquil sound and reassuring meaning.
Popularity in the United States
22,889 babies in the United States have been named Haven since 1880. It ranks #970 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #227.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
- FL (5 %)
- TN (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 123 |
| 1980-1990 | 240 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,339 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,439 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,849 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,797 |
Famous people named Haven
- Haven Gillespie: Lyricist, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Haven entered broader usage in the U.S. alongside other modern sanctuary and nature names like Eden and Harbor.
- The name stems from the Germanic root for 'port' or 'harbor', related to the Old English verb for 'to hold' or 'have'.