Kraven
A boy's name with 144 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
definite singular of krave
Kraven is a boy's baby name of modern origin, most recognized from Marvel Comics' villain Kraven the Hunter — Sergei Kravinoff, the obsessive big-game hunter whose singular goal was to hunt and defeat Spider-Man. The name carries a predatory, intense energy from the villain's reputation as one of Marvel's most compelling antagonists.
Kraven carries the obsessive intensity of one of Marvel's most tragic villains — a hunter who achieved everything he sought and found it meant nothing, a name that carries both predatory power and the existential emptiness behind the hunt.
EtymologyShow more
Kraven's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Kraven has 144 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its clean, contemporary ending among the most common endings in modern American names.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kraven was #5656 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11703, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | #12103 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 56 | #9839 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 71 | #7449 | — |
The Story of Kraven
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Kraven is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kraven are most likely born between 2004 and 2016.
How rare is Kraven?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Kraven — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2000s with 71 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Kraven by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2004–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11703 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13227 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11379 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11545 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13280 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10303 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10251 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7330 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9243 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6921 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11828 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5945 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8619 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5207 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7438 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5656 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2024