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How Many People Are Named Raven?
Estimated people named Raven living in the U.S. today
46,123
Gender distribution
7% male · 93% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 47,425
- Peak year: 1993 (2,394 births)
- Estimated living today: 46,123
Raven by age group — who carries the name today?
Raven popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Raven
Raven has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 47,425 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 46,123 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 7,411 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ravens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Raven in the US?
An estimated 46,123 people named Raven are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Raven rare — about 1 in 7,411 Americans.
Is Raven a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Raven is 7% male and 93% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Raven most popular?
Raven peaked in 1993, when 2,394 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Raven?
Raven ranks #964 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).