How Many People Are Named Riven?
Complete statistics for the name Riven: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Riven is a very rare name for boys, with only 440 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 750,092 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 443 recorded births happening since 2000.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 6All 443 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Riven Through the Generations
Riven emerged as a name in 2023, peaking that year with 75 births. The name's popularity among younger parents is evident, with all 443 individuals being under 30 years old, indicating its status as a rising trend in contemporary naming choices. This skew towards younger generations suggests that Riven is likely to continue growing in usage as these children reach adulthood and start families of their own.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Riven's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Riven
How Many People Have the Name Riven?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 440 people in the United States currently share the name Riven. That works out to roughly 1 in every 750,092 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Riven a Common or Rare Name?
Riven is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Riven Mean?
Riven means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Riven in SSA data, approximately 58% are male and 42% are female.
When Was Riven Most Popular?
The name Riven reached peak popularity in 2023, with 75 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Riven?
Approximately 440 people named Riven live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 443. That works out to roughly 1 in 750,092 Americans.
Is Riven a rare name?
Riven is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 750,092 Americans has this name.
What does the name Riven mean?
Riven means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Riven more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 58% of people named Riven are male and 42% are female.
When was Riven most popular?
Riven peaked in 2023 with 75 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.