Rising since 1989, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Ravenna since 1932
Babies named Ravenna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 238 |
| 2020s | 196 |
Meaning & origin
Ravenna entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1932, but remained exceedingly rare for decades. Starting around 1989 the name began a steady climb, accelerating in the 2000s and reaching its peak rank in 2020. As of 2025 it sits at rank 4,067, with an incidence of 1 in 45,922. The name's rise mirrors a broader trend for melodic Italian place names and feminine names ending in 'a'. Despite its literary and geographic associations, Ravenna has not yet broken into the top 1,000 names nationally, and no single state has recorded it as a top choice. Its uniqueness and elegant sound continue to attract parents seeking a distinctive name with European flair.
The name Ravenna is taken directly from the city of Ravenna in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The city's name is of pre-Roman origin, possibly Etruscan or Celtic, and its meaning is unknown. Ravenna has been used as a given name since the early 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1932.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Raven, Vena
Sibling names for Ravenna
Names that share Ravenna's style, for a brother or sister.
