Haven
How to say it: HAY-vun · /ˈheɪvən/
English vocabulary name meaning 'a place of safety or refuge'; used as a given name from the late 20th century.
Haven was the 204th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,642 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #136 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #204 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,642 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,873 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #136 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Growth has carried Haven to its finest stretch in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, it looks poised to rise further.
What goes with it
Airy and breathy, HAY vun feels calm and gentle. Willow shares its open natural quality.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Haven is about 1 in 79.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Haven
- Haven Coleman (born 2006)American climate activist
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