Havanna
Derived from the Spanish name of the capital city of Cuba.
Name Census estimates that about 612 living Americans carry the first name Havanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Havanna today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Havanna births was 2018 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Havanna. 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.
People living today
612
~ 1 in 560,056 Americans
Peak year
2018
43 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,003
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Havanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Havanna 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 268 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Havanna 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 Havanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Havannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Colorado, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Havanna, while Ohio, North Carolina, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Havanna
The given name Havanna is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "Habana," which refers to the capital city of Cuba. The name's roots can be traced back to the indigenous Taíno language, where the word "havanah" meant "fertile plain." This etymology suggests that the name Havanna has a connection to the rich, fertile lands of Cuba's capital city.
The first recorded use of the name Havanna dates back to the late 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Caribbean region. It was likely given to children born in or near the city of Havana, reflecting the cultural and geographical significance of the area at that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the given name Havanna. One of the earliest known figures was Havanna Rivero (1673-1749), a Spanish noble and landowner in Cuba. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and contributions to the development of the city of Havana.
Another prominent figure with the name Havanna was Havanna Delgado (1815-1892), a Cuban writer and activist who played a significant role in the island's literary and political movements during the 19th century. Her works often focused on themes of freedom, equality, and the abolition of slavery.
In the realm of music, Havanna Cabrera (1901-1978) was a renowned Cuban singer and actress. She was celebrated for her performances in traditional Cuban genres such as son and bolero, and her influence helped to popularize Cuban music on an international scale.
Shifting to the world of sports, Havanna Morales (1932-2005) was a Cuban baseball player who competed in the Negro Leagues of the United States during the 1950s. He was known for his exceptional batting skills and was later inducted into the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame.
Lastly, Havanna Gutiérrez (1948-2021) was a Cuban-American artist and sculptor. Her works often explored themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience, and she gained recognition for her innovative use of mixed media and found objects in her sculptures.
These individuals, spanning various eras and fields, have contributed to the rich history and cultural significance of the given name Havanna, rooting it firmly in its Cuban origins and celebrating the vibrant heritage of the island nation.
People
Havanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Havanna 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
Havanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Havanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 612 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Havanna 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 560,056 US residents.
Is Havanna a common name?
We classify Havanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 619 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Havanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Havanna was 2018, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Havanna is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Havanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Havanna 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.