Raven
Raven: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Raven
- A female given name from English, usually for a girl with raven hair, used since the 1970s.
- A male given name.
How popular is Raven?
Since 1880, 44,920 girls and 3,333 boys in the U.S. have been named Raven (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #139 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #814 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #404 for girls, with 813 babies given the name.
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Raven FAQ
What does the name Raven mean?
A female given name from English, usually for a girl with raven hair, used since the 1970s. A male given name.
What is the origin of the name Raven?
Raven is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Raven?
Since 1880, 44,920 girls and 3,333 boys in the U.S. have been named Raven (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #139 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #814 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #404 for girls, with 813 babies given the name.
Is Raven a boy or girl name?
Raven is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 44,920 girls and 3,333 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.