Reven
Primarily a boy's name of Old English origin with 68 recorded births. Also given to 6 girls.
Meaning & Origin
a surname
Reven is a boy's and girl's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Raven — from the Old English hræfn, the intelligent black bird associated with wisdom, magic, and prophecy in Norse and Celtic mythology. The spelling gives it a slightly more masculine, mysterious feel.
Reven is dark and evocative — a name that carries the intelligence and mystique of the raven in a form that feels both edgy and genuinely distinctive.
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In the American context, Reven is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2008–2024). Its Old English roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Reven is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #8164), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Reven has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 25 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 17 | — |
The Story of Reven
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Reven is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Reven are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Reven?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Reven — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2020s with 26 births that decade.
Reven by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #8164 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13882 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11824 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13619 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10496 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11790 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10481 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13812 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8839 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9666 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Reven as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Reven has also been given to 6 girls in the U.S. since 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024