Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Raven.
National Rank (2025)
#404
All-Time Peak Rank
#139 (1993)
Total U.S. Births
44,920
Unisex Distribution6.9% Boy / 93.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Raven Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Raven
According to SSA data, Raven achieved its highest historical rank of #139 in 1993. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1993 with 2,285 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 17.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 75 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Raven scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+17.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,285Births in 1993
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
75Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:51
1950s:67
1960s:138
1970s:1,188
1980s:3,968
1990s:18,503
2000s:10,036
2010s:6,234
2020s:4,735
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRa-ven
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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