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Raven Unisex

Popularity: #347 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAY-vin / /ˈreɪ.vən/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: blackbird; Latin: raven

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Raven has roots in English and Latin, often associated with the bird known for its black plumage. In various cultures, ravens are seen as symbols of intelligence and mystery. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in literature and pop culture. It is often used in a poetic context, evoking themes of darkness and beauty.

Trend Summary

The name Raven has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ravyn

International Variants

  • Ravenna (Italian)
  • Ravena (Spanish)

Famous people named Raven

Raven Goodwin is an American actress recognized for her performances in films and television series.

Raven Baxter is a fictional character from the Disney Channel series 'That's So Raven', known for her psychic abilities.

Raven Reyes is a character from the television series 'The 100', known for her intelligence and resourcefulness.

Fictional characters named Raven

Raven is a character from the DC Comics universe, known as a superhero with empathic abilities.

Raven is a character in the animated series 'Teen Titans', recognized for her dark powers and complex personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Raven was first seen in the United States in 1941. Raven has ranked as high as #279 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Raven has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Raven (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 82
11%
CA 74
10%
FL 46
6%
NC 40
5%
PA 34
5%
OH 32
4%
NY 29
4%
GA 25
3%
OK 24
3%
TN 22
3%
VA 21
3%
OR 21
3%
WA 21
3%
IL 21
3%
IN 19
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19416
19425
19435
19456
194713
19489
19497
19515
19525
195312
19545
19555
19566
19578
195813
19598
196011
19618
196213
196314
19645
196514
196622
196714
196814
196923
19708
197126
197225
197311
197415
197517
1976100
1977299
1978342
1979346
1980408
1981380
1982469
1983425
1984407
1985403
1986325
1987348
1988327
1989476
19901,759
19912,026
19922,017
19932,285
19942,075
19951,757
19961,622
19971,781
19981,653
19991,527
20001,447
20011,355
20021,338
20031,428
20041,219
2005905
2006736
2007631
2008499
2009476
2010488
2011489
2012553
2013579
2014619
2015658
2016636
2017713
2018749
2019744
2020749
2021778
2022772
2023846
2024813