Raven

Raven is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 813 girls in the United States.

Raven at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Raven

Raven belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Raven first appears in Social Security records in 1941. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #139 in 1993, and in 2024 813 babies received the name — 44,135 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Raven in US records

First recorded (US)
1941
Best US rank
#139 in 1993
Peak year
1993
Babies named Raven in 2024
813
Total since 1880
44,135

Raven in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#414 in 2023
Babies named Raven in 2025
90
Total since 1996
1,303

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raven mean?

The meaning of Raven is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Raven a boy or girl name?

Raven is a girl name. In 2024, 813 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Raven?

Raven comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Raven?

Raven first appears in US records in 1941. Its best-ever ranking was #139 in 1993, and 813 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].