Rayven
Rayven is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Raven (the bird).
Origin and history
Rayven is a modern spelling variant of the English name Raven, derived from the name of the black bird. It gained usage in the United States alongside other creative phonetic variations. In modern U.S. usage, it remains a distinctive alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,018 babies in the United States have been named Rayven since 1880. It ranks #3232 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1764.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.1 %)
- CA (15.9 %)
- MI (10 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 809 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,034 |
| 2010-2019 | 761 |
| 2020-2029 | 337 |
Nicknames
Ray, Rae
Fun facts
- Rayven is a stylized modern spelling of Raven, incorporating 'ray' into the first syllable.
- It rose in popularity in the late 20th century along with the broader trend of avian and nature-inspired given names.