Draven
How to say it: DRAY-ven · /ˈdreɪvən/
Modern coinage popularized by the 1994 film 'The Crow'; possibly derived from 'raven' with a dark, gothic aesthetic.
Draven was the 1,071st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 166 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,164 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,071 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 166 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,971 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,164 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging in recent decades, Draven found its fullest use in the 2000s. Still close to that high, a slight slip is expected.
What goes with it
Sharp and shadowy in two syllables, it feels strong and creative. Ryker belongs nearby in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Draven is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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