Rayven
Every Rayven since 1979 — 3,188 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rayven
Rayven is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,886 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 3,188 American babies have been named Rayven — about 95% girls and 5% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 139 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rayven stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rayven year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2,886 | — | — |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,971 | 6 | #12,033 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,416 | 7 | #10,558 |
| 2022 | 52 | #3,155 | 5 | #13,880 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2,842 | 6 | #11,825 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,678 | 6 | #11,688 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,747 | — | — |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,806 | — | — |
| 2017 | 80 | #2,314 | 7 | #10,533 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,661 | — | — |
| 2015 | 87 | #2,190 | — | — |
| 2014 | 85 | #2,230 | — | — |
| 2013 | 91 | #2,101 | — | — |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,185 | — | — |
| 2011 | 73 | #2,505 | — | — |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,634 | 7 | #10,502 |
| 2009 | 71 | #2,612 | — | — |
| 2008 | 77 | #2,477 | — | — |
| 2007 | 73 | #2,562 | — | — |
| 2006 | 109 | #1,875 | — | — |
| 2005 | 114 | #1,737 | — | — |
| 2004 | 130 | #1,541 | 9 | #8,030 |
| 2003 | 124 | #1,560 | 15 | #5,213 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1,639 | 17 | #4,663 |
| 2001 | 119 | #1,572 | 10 | #6,819 |
| 2000 | 104 | #1,700 | 12 | #5,831 |
| 1995 | 72 | #1,936 | 5 | #9,984 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,493 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,303 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rayven in 2025?
Rayven ranked #2,886 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rayven?
3,188 babies have been named Rayven in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rayven most popular?
Rayven peaked in 1998, when 139 newborns received the name.
Is Rayven a boy or girl name?
Rayven is used for both: about 95% of babies named Rayven have been girls and 5% boys.
Is the name Rayven rising or falling?
Rayven is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.