Havana
A feminine name of Spanish origin referring to the capital of Cuba.
Name Census estimates that about 1,503 living Americans carry the first name Havana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Havana today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Havana births was 2018 (171 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Havana. 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
- • Havana is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 228,047 Americans
Peak year
2018
171 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,510
Tracked since 1898
Popularity
Havana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Havana from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 732 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Havana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Havana 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 Havana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Havanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Havana, while Washington, Tennessee, Nevada recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Havana
The given name Havana has its origins in the Spanish language and is derived from the name of the capital city of Cuba, Havana. The name Havana itself is believed to have been derived from the indigenous Taíno word "Habanaguaná," which referred to a local Aboriginal settlement near the present-day city. The Taíno people were the original inhabitants of the Caribbean region, including Cuba, and their language influenced many place names in the area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Havana can be traced back to the 16th century, when Spanish colonizers established the city of San Cristóbal de la Habana, now known as Havana, in 1515. The city quickly became an important port and hub for Spanish trade and exploration in the region.
While the name Havana does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the most famous individuals with the first name Havana was Havana Brown (born 1985), an Australian singer, songwriter, and DJ known for her hits like "We Run the Night" and "Warrior."
Another notable person with the name Havana is Havana Marking (born 1991), an Australian model and actress who has appeared in various television shows and films. Havana Guppy (born 1987) is a British television presenter and journalist who has worked for various networks, including BBC and Channel 4.
In the literary world, Havana Cain (born 1973) is an American author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity, feminism, and social justice. Havana Nguyen (born 1981) is a Vietnamese-American chef and restaurateur who has gained recognition for her innovative fusion cuisine blending Vietnamese and American flavors.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the first name Havana throughout history, highlighting its distinctive and multicultural origins.
People
Havana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Havana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Havana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Havana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,503 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Havana 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 228,047 US residents.
Is Havana a common name?
We classify Havana as "Rare". It ranks above 92.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,555 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Havana most popular?
The single biggest year for Havana was 2018, when 171 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Havana is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Havana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Havana in the SSA data are female. 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.