Raven
Raven is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark bird or raven.
Origin and history
Raven is a nature name derived from the Old English word for the large black bird. While used more commonly for females in recent decades, it maintains a steady presence as a masculine name in the U.S. It carries a strong, traditional connection to nature and folklore.
Popularity in the United States
3,333 babies in the United States have been named Raven since 1880. It ranks #2226 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1654.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.2 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- WA (6.3 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 54 |
| 1950-1960 | 50 |
| 1960-1970 | 85 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 194 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,128 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,018 |
| 2010-2019 | 387 |
| 2020-2029 | 273 |
Famous people named Raven
- Raven Goodwin: Actor
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old English 'hræfn', which was both a vocabulary word and an ancient Germanic personal name.
- Though it gained significant popularity for girls in the late 20th century, Raven has a long history of usage for boys in the U.S.