Hayvn
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from haven, suggesting a place of refuge or sanctuary.
Name Census estimates that about 56 living Americans carry the first name Hayvn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hayvn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hayvn births was 2018 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hayvn. 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 Hayvn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
56
~ 1 in 6,120,613 Americans
Peak year
2018
11 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,610
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Hayvn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hayvn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 39 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hayvn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hayvn 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 Hayvn 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 Hayvn
The given name Hayvn is a modern invention without any definitive historical roots or linguistic origins. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the word "haven," which typically refers to a safe harbor or refuge. As a relatively new name, there are no recorded instances of it appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from previous centuries.
While the name Hayvn itself is a recent coinage, the concept of a "haven" as a place of safety and shelter has been present in various cultures and languages throughout history. The English word "haven" traces its origins back to the Old English "hæfen" and the Proto-Germanic "hafnō," both of which were related to the idea of a harbor or port.
Due to its modern nature, there are currently no widely recognized historical figures or famous individuals from previous eras who bore the name Hayvn. However, as a unique and distinctive name, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions or communities.
One notable individual with the name Hayvn is Hayvn Gutiérrez, an American actress and model born in 1999. She has appeared in various television shows and movies, including the Netflix series "The Fosters" and the film "All Day and a Night."
Another person named Hayvn is Hayvn Rosella, a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician from British Columbia, Canada. She has released several singles and albums, blending genres such as pop, electronic, and alternative rock.
In the world of sports, Hayvn Walker is an American basketball player who played college basketball for the University of Connecticut and was drafted by the Atlanta Dream in the 2022 WNBA draft.
Hayvn Scott is an American artist and painter known for her abstract expressionist works and vibrant use of color. Her art has been exhibited in galleries across the United States.
Lastly, Hayvn Simmons is a British entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded a sustainable fashion brand focused on ethical and eco-friendly clothing production.
While these individuals are contemporary examples, the name Hayvn remains a relatively new and unique choice, without a long historical lineage or widespread usage in the past. Its modern popularity reflects the creative and inventive naming trends of recent times.
People
Hayvn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hayvn 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
Hayvn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hayvn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 56 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hayvn 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 6,120,613 US residents.
Is Hayvn a common name?
We classify Hayvn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hayvn most popular?
The single biggest year for Hayvn was 2018, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hayvn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hayvn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hayvn 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.