Raven
Raven is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Raven (the bird).
Origin and history
Raven is a nature-inspired name derived from the Old English word for the large black bird. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of avian and botanical names. Today, it remains a recognized choice with moderate, steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
44,920 babies in the United States have been named Raven since 1880. It ranks #638 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #393.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.3 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
- FL (5 %)
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 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 67 |
| 1960-1970 | 138 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,188 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,968 |
| 1990-2000 | 18,503 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,036 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,234 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,735 |
Famous people named Raven
- Raven Saunders: Athlete, Olympian
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the Old English word 'hræfn', denoting the bird associated with wisdom and mystery in Germanic folklore.
- The name experienced significant popularity increases in the late 1980s and 1990s, influenced in part by pop culture and prominent television figures.