Declining since 2019, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Koven since 1994
Babies named Koven per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Koven is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1994. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, but has been declining since then. In 2025, it ranked 8,910 with approximately 1 in 213,510 boys receiving the name. Its origins are unclear, and it is not associated with any specific top states. The name carries a contemporary, somewhat mysterious feel, and remains quite rare.
Koven first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, most likely a modern invented name. It may have been inspired by the sound of names like Coven or Kevin, or from the word 'coven' (a group of witches), though no direct link is established. Its usage has been rare and predominantly male.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kov, Ven
Sibling names for Koven
Names that share Koven's style, for a brother or sister.
