Find out how popular the first name Haven has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Haven by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Haven is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 84% of people named Haven being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 1,353 female babies and 125 male babies born with the name Haven.

The history of the first name Haven

The name Haven is an English word derived from the Old English word "hæfen", which means a place of shelter or refuge. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, both for males and females.

The earliest recorded use of Haven as a first name dates back to the late 1800s. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Haven Emerson, an American physician born in 1876 who specialized in public health and hygiene.

Another notable figure with the name Haven was Haven Parker, an American baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1916. He was born in 1879 and played for several teams, including the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.

In the literary world, Haven Gillespie was an American playwright and screenwriter born in 1888. He is best known for co-writing the screenplay for the classic film "The Human Comedy" in 1943, based on the novel by William Saroyan.

In more recent times, Haven Denney was an American figure skater who competed in pairs skating with her partner, Brandon Frazier. They won the bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Denney was born in 1995.

Haven Willow Jaden Tran is a young American social media personality and actress, born in 2007. She gained popularity through her family's YouTube channel and has appeared in several television shows and films.

While the name Haven was originally more commonly given to boys, it has become increasingly popular as a name for girls in recent decades. Its meaning as a place of safety and refuge has contributed to its appeal as a name that conveys a sense of security and comfort.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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