Heaven
Heaven is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Sky, paradise, or home of the divine.
Origin and history
Heaven is an English word name derived from Old English, referring to the sky or the abode of God. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of a trend toward spiritual and nature-inspired names. It remains a recognizable given name for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
30,361 babies in the United States have been named Heaven since 1880. It ranks #823 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #478.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.6 %)
- CA (10.5 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 236 |
| 1980-1990 | 634 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,247 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,945 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,495 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,804 |
Famous people named Heaven
- Heaven King: Dancer, Internet Personality
Fun facts
- Heaven belongs to a modern movement of English virtue and concept names that rose in popularity during the late 1990s.
- The word traces back to Old English 'heofon', originally referring to the sky or firmament.