Eaven
A modern invented name potentially connected to heaven or nature.
Name Census estimates that about 97 living Americans carry the first name Eaven. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eaven today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eaven births was 2011 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eaven. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eaven. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
97
~ 1 in 3,533,550 Americans
Peak year
2011
12 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,586
Tracked since 1999
Census
Eaven in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 152 people with the first name Eaven, which placed it at #44,992 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#44,992
National first-name rank
People counted
152
152 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
46.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eaven
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Eaven is White at 46.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.3%) and Black (17.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Eaven described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Eaven at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White46.1% · 70
- Hispanic or Latino28.3% · 43
- Black or African American17.8% · 27
- Two or more races5.3% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 4
Popularity
Eaven: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eaven from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 50 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eaven 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 Eaven during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eaven
The name Eaven is believed to have originated in ancient Celtic cultures, particularly in the regions of modern-day Ireland and Scotland. It is thought to be derived from the Old Irish word "éibhinn," which means "delightful" or "pleasant." This suggests that the name was likely bestowed upon children as a way of expressing hope and joy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eaven can be found in the Annals of Inisfallen, a chronicle of medieval Irish history dating back to the 12th century. In this text, there is a reference to an individual named "Eaven mac Cáellaide," who lived in the 7th century and was a member of the Uí Briúin clan.
Another notable historical figure with the name Eaven was Eaven of Arbuthnott, a Scottish nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was a member of the influential Arbuthnott family and played a role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.
In the 15th century, a Welsh poet named Eaven ap Rhydderch was known for his contributions to the literary tradition of Glamorgan. His works, which were written in Welsh, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and insightful observations on life and nature.
During the 16th century, an Irish chieftain named Eaven O'Donnell led his clan in battles against English forces during the Nine Years' War. He was renowned for his bravery and tactical skills, and his exploits were recorded in various historical accounts of the time.
In the 18th century, Eaven MacLachlan was a Scottish Gaelic poet and bard from the Highlands. His compositions, which celebrated the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape and the rich cultural heritage of the Gaelic people, were widely popular and helped preserve the region's oral traditions.
It is worth noting that while the name Eaven has deep historical roots, it has become relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its enduring legacy as a name with rich cultural significance and connections to ancient Celtic traditions remains a testament to its unique heritage.
People
Eaven + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eaven as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eaven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eaven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 97 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eaven 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 3,533,550 US residents.
Is Eaven a common name?
We classify Eaven as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eaven most popular?
The single biggest year for Eaven was 2011, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eaven is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Eaven in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 152 people with the name Eaven, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #44,992 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Eaven in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Eaven?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Eaven on both sides of the split. Of the 152 people counted with this name, 121 were male (79.6%) and 31 were female (20.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Eaven?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Eaven is White at 46.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.3%) and Black (17.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Eaven most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Eaven in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.1% (70 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eaven in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eaven a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eaven 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.
Is Eaven still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eaven in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eaven can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How common is the name Eaven?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Eaven at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.