Rising since 1985, #190 for girls today.
Popularity of Haven since 1899
Babies named Haven per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 9 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 118 |
| 1920s | 6 | 159 |
| 1930s | 5 | 124 |
| 1940s | 20 | 164 |
| 1950s | 29 | 110 |
| 1960s | 42 | 71 |
| 1970s | 123 | 215 |
| 1980s | 240 | 161 |
| 1990s | 1,339 | 332 |
| 2000s | 4,439 | 1,284 |
| 2010s | 8,849 | 1,353 |
| 2020s | 7,797 | 766 |
Meaning & origin
Haven first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1920, but only began rising in popularity in 1985. It has seen a steady upward trajectory, reaching a peak rank of 190 in 2025, with an estimated 1 in 979 girls receiving the name. The name is particularly popular in states like Wyoming, South Dakota, and Hawaii. As a word name evoking safety and comfort, Haven fits a modern trend of meaningful, place-inspired names.
Derived from the Old English word 'hæfen', meaning a harbor or port. The name has been used as a given name since the late 19th century, originally as a noun referring to a safe place. Its adoption as a personal name likely draws on the positive connotations of shelter and comfort, similar to other virtue-style names. In the United States, its use has grown steadily since the 1980s.
Where Haven is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Haven” around the world
Where Haven lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hay, Vee
Sibling names for Haven
Names that share Haven's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ellie, Mira, Juliette, Maryam, Josephine, Harlie, Kynlee, Marley, Raven, Reign, Stormi, Gracen, Hollyn, Jentry, Sailor, Skyy, Story, Breeze, Glee, Hazley, Heavenlee, Landri, Loxley, Oasis, Riverlynn, Calvary, Dailee, Daily, Maevry, Storie, Tomorrow, Aubrynn, Sojourner, Aftan, Ambert, Aspynn, Gracelee, Haset, Locklynn, Riverleigh, Rumor
Brothers: Leo, Finn, Jasper, Miles, Owen, Legend, King, Ridge, Wells, Halen, Lake, Radley, Wilder, Coast, Creek, Nation, Stonewall, Axcel, Brasen, Cadon, Dansby, Halden, Harvin, Laker, Mylon, Rockland, Slayter, Catcher, Hever, Jaxn, Mazieon, Rage, Traeger, Welcome
Names like Haven
Names whose popularity has moved with Haven's over the last 50 years.
