Haven Unisex

Popularity: #182 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAY-vin //ˈheɪ.vən//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: safe place; Latin: harbor

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Haven has its roots in the Old English word "hæfen," which translates to "harbor" or "safe place." This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic *habō, which also means "to have" or "to hold," reflecting a sense of safety and refuge. The transition into modern English occurred through the evolution of the language during the Middle Ages, where the concept of a haven as a place of safety became increasingly significant in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

Historically, the term "haven" has been used in various literary and religious texts, symbolizing sanctuary and protection. While not directly associated with a specific biblical figure or saint, the notion of a haven resonates with themes found in many religious narratives, where safety and refuge are paramount.

The King James Bible, published in 1611, employs similar imagery in its language, reinforcing the idea of divine protection and safe havens in spiritual contexts. Culturally, the name Haven evokes a sense of tranquility and security, making it appealing in various artistic and literary works.

It has been used in poetry and prose to symbolize a place of peace amidst turmoil. The name's association with safety has allowed it to endure as a meaningful choice for girls, often reflecting the desire for a nurturing and protective environment.

The diminutive form "Havie" may also be encountered, though it is less common. Overall, Haven embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural significance, rooted in the historical understanding of safety and refuge.

Famous people named Haven

In this section, you will find notable people named Haven. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Haven who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Haven who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Haven Kimmel is an author best known for A Girl Named Zippy, She Got Up Off the Couch, and The O. Henry Prize Stories.

Haven Monahan is a fictional character best known for being the protagonist in the novel 'The Last Good Day'.

Fictional characters named Haven

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Haven is a fictional character from the video game series Mass Effect. They are a member of the Quarian species and play a significant role in the narrative surrounding the Geth and the Quarian homeworld.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Haven, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

HarlowHarperHayleyHolly

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Haven. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RavenMavenSavenKavenShaven

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Haven was first seen in the United States in 1899.

Haven has ranked as high as #381 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Haven has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Haven is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Haven was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Haven.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,781 139 1,642
2024 1,644 122 1,522
2023 1,490 125 1,365
2022 1,245 127 1,118
2021 1,256 136 1,120
2020 1,147 117 1,030
2019 1,144 116 1,028
2018 1,167 100 1,067
2017 1,212 116 1,096
2016 1,239 129 1,110
2015 1,134 138 996
2014 1,178 159 1,019
2013 982 137 845
2012 883 160 723
2011 647 134 513
2010 616 164 452
2009 690 151 539
2008 674 180 494
2007 698 181 517
2006 613 135 478
2005 586 135 451
2004 528 117 411
2003 574 112 462
2002 503 102 401
2001 490 99 391
2000 367 72 295
1999 357 66 291
1998 277 51 226
1997 218 51 167
1996 243 37 206
1995 143 28 115
1994 163 30 133
1993 91 22 69
1992 72 13 59
1991 54 18 36
1990 53 16 37
1989 50 13 37
1988 43 20 23
1987 29 8 21
1986 23 8 15
1985 33 14 19
1984 24 9 15
1983 31 15 16
1982 45 22 23
1981 59 21 38
1980 64 31 33
1979 53 34 19
1978 71 46 25
1977 54 28 26
1976 40 28 12
1975 21 13 8
1974 26 19 7
1973 16 8 8
1972 7 7 0
1971 24 15 9
1970 26 17 9
1969 19 11 8
1968 17 10 7
1967 8 8 0
1964 20 10 10
1963 10 5 5
1962 13 8 5
1961 20 13 7
1960 6 6 0
1959 14 14 0
1958 18 8 10
1957 6 6 0
1956 22 14 8
1955 8 8 0
1954 11 11 0
1953 14 14 0
1952 18 13 5
1951 15 9 6
1950 13 13 0
1949 14 14 0
1948 13 13 0
1947 28 20 8
1946 26 19 7
1945 17 12 5
1944 16 16 0
1943 13 13 0
1942 22 22 0
1941 20 20 0
1940 15 15 0
1939 6 6 0
1938 10 10 0
1937 28 28 0
1936 11 11 0
1935 13 13 0
1934 9 9 0
1933 8 8 0
1932 17 17 0
1931 14 9 5
1930 13 13 0
1929 19 19 0
1928 15 15 0
1927 15 15 0
1926 17 17 0
1925 14 14 0
1924 12 12 0
1923 10 10 0
1922 20 20 0
1921 16 16 0
1920 27 21 6
1919 18 18 0
1918 25 25 0
1917 19 19 0
1916 17 17 0
1915 11 11 0
1914 12 12 0
1913 10 10 0
1912 6 6 0
1908 5 5 0
1899 9 9 0

Top States for Haven (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 152
10%
CA 112
7%
FL 80
5%
NC 76
5%
PA 72
5%
OH 59
4%
GA 57
4%
TN 53
3%
VA 52
3%
WA 49
3%
MI 45
3%
IL 44
3%
UT 43
3%
NY 42
3%
IN 42
3%
MN 35
2%
KY 34
2%
MO 33
2%
OK 31
2%
WI 31
2%
AR 29
2%
IA 28
2%
SC 28
2%
AZ 27
2%
AL 24
2%
CO 23
1%
LA 23
1%
MD 23
1%
NJ 23
1%
OR 22
1%
ID 21
1%
MS 19
1%
NE 18
1%
KS 16
1%
WV 13
1%
HI 11
1%
AK 8
1%
NV 8
1%
MT 7
0%
WY 7
0%
MA 7
0%
SD 7
0%
DE 5
0%
ND 5
0%
NM 5
0%