Haven Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
20% Masculine / 80% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Haven means a place of safety or refuge.
Meaning of the Name Haven
Haven is a unisex name of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'havene', which means a place of safety or refuge. The name symbolizes peace, security, and tranquility. It can also be seen as a reference to a harbor or a sheltered port. Overall, Haven conveys a sense of protection and serenity.
Popularity of the Name Haven
The popularity for the name Haven peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 1,118 births, which ranked number 581 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Haven had the most female births in 2021 with 1,118, which ranked number 286 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 181, which ranked number 1,038 out of 14,393 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Haven has increased sharply over the last ten years from 883 births to 1,235 births, an increase of 39.86%. Among males, Haven has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 160 births to 126 births, a decline of -21.25%. Among females, Haven has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 723 births to 1,109 births, an increase of 53.39%.
Nationwide Popularity of Haven
- 20 Year Trend of Haven: 145.53%
- 10 Year Trend of Haven: 39.86%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Haven: -21.25%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Haven: 53.39%
Popularity of Haven by State
For males, Haven was most popular in Southwestern states with 16 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 16 male births. Among females, Haven was most popular in Southeastern states with 361 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 92 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Haven. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 192 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 161 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 223 |
| CA | 15 | 1281 | 79 | 442 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 231 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 341 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 312 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 282 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 63 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 238 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 310 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 348 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 270 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 211 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 210 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 254 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 442 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 515 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 208 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 178 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 182 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 216 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 184 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 60 | 167 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 142 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 159 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 546 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 236 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 234 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 819 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 335 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 135 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 215 |
| PA | 7 | 992 | 31 | 365 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 220 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 188 |
| TX | 16 | 1240 | 92 | 375 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 109 |
| VA | 8 | 765 | 37 | 220 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 335 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 230 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 233 |
| WY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 75 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Haven
- Total Births of Haven: 1277 (3.41%)
- Male Births of Haven: 123 (-2.36%)
- Female Births of Haven: 1157 (4.37%)
Given the upward trend of Haven over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.41% increase in total births, for a total of 1,277 births in 2024. Male births for Haven have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 123 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.36%. For Females, births for Haven have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,157 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.37%.