MallowbyNames

Raevyn

RAY-vin · Modern variant of Raven, meaning black bird, or of uncertain origin.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,645
Babies named in 2025
41
Peak popularity
2021
2025 frequency
1 in 39,202 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1991

Rising since 1991, #3,645 for girls today.

Popularity of Raevyn since 1991

Babies named Raevyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.

173451200020102020Most births 2021Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s127
2000s215
2010s315
2020s274

Meaning & origin

Raevyn is a modern respelling of the name Raven, which has roots in Old English. First recorded in the United States in 1991, it has seen increasing usage, peaking in popularity in 2021. As of 2025, it ranks 3,645, with about 1 in 39,202 girls given the name that year. Its rising trajectory since 1991 reflects a broader trend for creatively spelled bird names. The top states for Raevyn are North Carolina, Florida, and Texas.

Raevyn is a modern respelling of the name Raven, which itself derives from the Old English word hræfn referring to the black bird. The name Raven gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, and variants like Raevyn emerged as parents sought distinctive spellings. Its usage in the United States has been rising since first appearing on record in 1991.

Where Raevyn is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Rae, Ravy

Variants: Raven, Rayven, Ravyn

Sibling names for Raevyn

Names that share Raevyn's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aurora, Sage, Willow, Ivy, Nova

Brothers: Orion, Phoenix, Rowan, Silas, Jasper

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Raevyn mean?
Raevyn is a modern respelling of Raven, which means the black bird in Old English.
How popular is the name Raevyn?
In the latest year (2025), Raevyn ranked 3,645 in the United States, with about 1 in 39,202 girls given the name that year.
Is Raevyn a boy's or girl's name?
Raevyn is almost exclusively used for girls in the United States.