Declining since 2021, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Haiven since 1997
Babies named Haiven per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 91 | 11 |
| 2010s | 154 | 17 |
| 2020s | 89 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Haiven is a modern respelling of the word-name Haven, following a popular trend of 'v' substitutions (e.g., Hailey, Eva). First recorded in 1997, it reached peak popularity in 2012, and has been in decline since 2021. The name was used for approximately 1 in 160,727 girls in 2023, ranking #9,457. Despite its low rank, it reflects a broader pattern of word-names and feminine 'v' sounds. Haiven has no strong ties to any state or region, appearing sparsely across the U.S.
Haiven is a contemporary respelling of Haven, inspired by the English word for a shelter or port. The name emerged in the late 1990s, likely influenced by similar variant spellings like Hayven and the trend of substituting 'v' for 'ven'. As a modern coinage, it has no historical etymology beyond its base word.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hai, Vivi, Aven
Sibling names for Haiven
Names that share Haiven's style, for a brother or sister.
