An estimated 43,832 living Americans are named Raven.
How rare is Raven?
Raven is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 771 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 66.3% from its 1993 peak.
How old is the typical Raven?
The median age of a living American named Raven is approximately 27 years, with most bearers falling between 17 and 33 years old.
Is Raven still popular?
Yes. Raven is holding steady, with 771 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Raven most common?
Raven has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 5.3× more often than the national baseline.
1941Peak 19932025
Peak year
1993
Decline from peak
66.3%
2025
771
All-time
44,920
Diaspora map
Raven broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia (1990) and became over-represented in 36 states over 32 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, 1990 · over-represented in 36 states over 32 years
