Raevin
A name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "raven-like" or "dark beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the first name Raevin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Raevin today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raevin births was 2001 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raevin. 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
125
~ 1 in 2,742,035 Americans
Peak year
2001
12 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2013 SSA rank
#16,091
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Raevin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raevin from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 62 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raevin 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 Raevin 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 Raevin
The name Raevin has its origins in the ancient Celtic cultures that inhabited parts of modern-day Britain and Ireland. It is derived from the Old Irish word "raibhín," which means "little path" or "small road." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when Celtic traditions and languages were prominent in these regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raevin can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled by monks in the late 15th century. The annals mention a man named Raevin mac Gille Pátraic, who was a chieftain of the Uí Fiachrach Aidne, a prominent Irish clan in the 12th century.
In the 16th century, a Scottish nobleman named Raevin Douglas was known for his involvement in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne. Douglas fought on the side of the Yorkists and was captured at the Battle of Towton in 1461.
During the 17th century, a Welsh poet and minister named Raevin Prydderch gained recognition for his religious works and contributions to the preservation of the Welsh language. He was born in 1628 and is considered one of the most important Welsh-language writers of his time.
The name Raevin also has a connection to the history of exploration and colonization. In the late 18th century, a British navigator named Raevin Bligh served as the captain of the HMS Bounty. He is best known for the famous mutiny that occurred on his ship in 1789, during a voyage to Tahiti.
Another notable figure with the name Raevin was an Irish-American labor leader and political activist named Raevin Healy, who lived from 1866 to 1953. Healy played a significant role in the early labor movement in the United States and advocated for workers' rights and better working conditions.
While the name Raevin has Celtic roots and a long history, it remains relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its unique sound and connection to ancient cultures and historical figures make it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Raevin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raevin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raevin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 125 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raevin 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 2,742,035 US residents.
Is Raevin a common name?
We classify Raevin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raevin most popular?
The single biggest year for Raevin was 2001, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raevin is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raevin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raevin 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.