Raven: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A dark bird of mystery and intelligence.
Raven as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #418
- Peak
- #139 in 1993
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Raven Means
Raven is a girl name of English origin. A dark bird of mystery and intelligence.
How Popular Raven Is
Raven currently ranks #418 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #139 in 1993. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Raven
- Raven peaked at #139 in the U.S. in 1993.
- Raven is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Raven as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #3037
- Peak
- #813 in 1999
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Raven Means
Raven is a unisex name of English origin. A dark and intelligent bird, mysterious and wise.
How Popular Raven Is
Raven currently ranks #3037 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #813 in 1999. It is rising.
Good to Know About Raven
- At its most popular, Raven reached #813 in the U.S. in 1999.
- Raven has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Raven is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Raven
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Raven
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Raven.
Questions About Raven
What does Raven mean?
Raven is a girl name of English origin. A dark bird of mystery and intelligence.
How popular is Raven?
Raven currently ranks #418 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #139 in 1993. It has held steady.
Where does Raven come from?
Raven comes from English roots. Raven peaked at #139 in the U.S. in 1993.
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