Declining since 2016, #2,583 for girls today.
Popularity of Hayven since 1996
Babies named Hayven per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 | 0 |
| 2000s | 289 | 79 |
| 2010s | 744 | 129 |
| 2020s | 413 | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Hayven is a modern invented name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1996. It reached its peak popularity in 2016 but has been declining since that year, with a trajectory showing a steady fall. In 2025, it ranked 2,583 and was given to approximately 1 in every 23,989 girls in the United States. The name is most common in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida, suggesting a Southern regional appeal. Hayven is a respelling of the English word haven, following a trend of creative spellings for word names like Nevaeh or Jayden. Its sound and style fit with other modern feminine names such as Avery and Paisley, and it appeals to parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding name.
Hayven is a contemporary coinage, probably a creative respelling of the English word haven, which derives from Old English hæfen meaning 'harbor' or 'safe refuge'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1996 and has been used primarily for girls, following the trend of word names and unique spellings.
Where Hayven is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hay, Ven, Hay Hay
Sibling names for Hayven
Names that share Hayven's style, for a brother or sister.
