Raviv
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "bloom", "flourish" or "revive".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Raviv. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raviv today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raviv births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raviv. 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 Raviv. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,832
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Raviv: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raviv 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 Raviv during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raviv
The name Raviv is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the word "rav," which means "great" or "mighty." It is a compound name, with the second part "iv" being a variation of the Hebrew word "av," meaning "father."
The earliest recorded use of the name Raviv dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was primarily used by Jewish communities in the Middle East and Europe. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Raviv ben Yitzchak, a prominent rabbi and scholar who lived in the 12th century in Provence, France.
In the realm of religious texts, the name Raviv is not explicitly mentioned in the Hebrew Bible or other ancient Jewish scriptures. However, its components, "rav" and "av," appear frequently, reflecting the cultural and linguistic significance of these terms.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Raviv. One of the most famous was Raviv Drucker (1953-2020), an Israeli journalist and author known for his investigative reporting and political commentary. Another prominent individual was Raviv Hecht (1929-2012), an Israeli politician and diplomat who served as a member of the Knesset and as Israel's ambassador to several countries.
In the field of literature, Raviv Siman-Tov (1935-2008) was an acclaimed Israeli poet and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, memory, and the human condition. Raviv Shoshan (born 1938) is another notable Israeli writer and academic, known for his contributions to Hebrew literature and literary criticism.
Lastly, Raviv Mullerman (born 1986) is a contemporary Israeli basketball player who has represented Israel's national team and played professionally in various leagues around the world.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have carried the name Raviv throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and disciplines.
People
Raviv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raviv as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raviv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raviv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raviv 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Raviv a common name?
We classify Raviv as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raviv most popular?
The single biggest year for Raviv was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raviv is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Raviv in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raviv a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raviv in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Raviv still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raviv in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Raviv can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Raviv?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.