Braven
A coined masculine name possibly derived from "brave" and connoting courage.
Name Census estimates that about 1,032 living Americans carry the first name Braven. It is a predominantly male name (97.0% of registrations). The average person named Braven today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braven births was 2018 (107 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braven. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Braven is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 332,126 Americans
Peak year
2018
107 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,368
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Braven
Braven leans heavily male at 97.0% of total registrations, but 31 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Braven as a male name
- Ranked #2,368 in 2024
- 59 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (107 births)
Braven as a female name
- Ranked #13,877 in 2022
- 6 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2019 (11 births)
Popularity
Braven: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braven from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 493 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Braven remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Braven by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Braven during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bravens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Braven, while Utah, Michigan, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Braven
The given name Braven is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origin or etymology from a specific language or culture. It does not appear to be derived from any known ancient words or have any direct historical references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records.
However, the name Braven may have been inspired by the combination of the English words "brave" and "raven," a bird often associated with courage and strength in various mythologies and folklore. This combination could symbolize a person who is courageous, bold, and determined, like the raven.
While the name Braven itself is not found in historical records, there are a few individuals who have been given this name in recent times. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Braven is Braven Dyer, an American writer and professor born in 1957. He is known for his work on environmental literature and has published several books on the subject.
Another notable person named Braven is Braven Carlson, a Norwegian-American businessman and entrepreneur born in 1968. He co-founded a successful technology company and has been recognized for his innovative work in the field of software development.
In the world of sports, there is Braven Hines, an American football player born in 1982. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Rams.
Braven Fiddler, born in 1975, is a Canadian actor and filmmaker of Indigenous descent. He has appeared in various television shows and movies, showcasing his talent and promoting the representation of Indigenous communities in the entertainment industry.
Lastly, Braven Woodruff, born in 1991, is a British artist and illustrator known for his vibrant and whimsical artwork. His unique style has earned him recognition in the art world, and his pieces have been featured in numerous exhibitions and galleries.
While the name Braven is relatively new and its origin is unclear, these individuals have helped establish its presence and contributed to its recognition as a unique and distinctive given name.
People
Braven + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braven as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Braven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,032 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braven going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 332,126 US residents.
Is Braven a common name?
We classify Braven as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,040 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braven most popular?
The single biggest year for Braven was 2018, when 107 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braven is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Braven a male name?
Yes, 97.0% of people registered as Braven in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.