What does the name Raven mean?

The name Raven means "Raven bird".

What is the origin of the name Raven?

Raven is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Raven?

In 2023, 813 babies were named Raven in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Raven a girl's name?

Yes, Raven is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Raven

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Births Last Year: 813 →

All-Time Total: 44,135

Peak Year: 1993

Raven is derived from the Old English word "hraefn," which means "raven." It is also associated with the bird known for its intelligence and dark plumage.

Notable Namesakes

Raven-Symoné - Actress, singer, "That's So Raven" star.
Raven Goodwin - Actress, "Being Mary Jane," "The Station Agent."
Raven Leilani - Author, "Luster" novel.
Raven Wilkinson - Ballet dancer, first African-American woman in a major ballet company.
Raven Lyn - Model, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Raven Tracy - Social media influencer, model, actress.
Raven Gates - Reality TV personality, "The Bachelor" contestant.
Raven Varona - Photographer, known for capturing iconic music moments.
Raven Adams - Professional volleyball player.
Raven Saunders - Olympic shot putter, silver medalist.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Raven

River Lilly Eden Kennedy Elaina Ivy Rylee Harper

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Raven

Tobias Maverick Zander Silas Wyatt Elliott Atlas Phoenix

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Raven

Draven

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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