Raven
boy name#2941 in 2025Raven entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #809 in 1999, ranks #2941 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
#2941
rank today
#809
peak (1999)
42
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4322 |
| 1930s | #3534 |
| 1940s | #3078 |
| 1950s | #3213 |
| 1960s | #3084 |
| 1970s | #3050 |
| 1980s | #2673 |
| 1990s | #1119 |
| 2000s | #1757 |
| 2010s | #2996 |
| 2020s | #2794 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Raven has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Raven are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raven alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Raven in 2025?
- Raven ranks #2941 among US boy names in 2025, with 42 babies given the name.
- When was the name Raven most popular?
- Raven peaked in 1999, reaching #809 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Raven with classmates?
- Raven will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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