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Haven
Meaning: safe harbour or refuge · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Haven comes from the English word for a sheltered place, from Old English hæfen. It became a modern virtue and word name in the late 20th century.
Popularity of Haven in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,642 US baby girls named Haven — #190 for girls · Peak: 1,642 in 2025 · 1950: fewer than 5 · 2000: 295 · 2020: 1,030
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Haven
HAY-vən · IPA /ˈheɪvən/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
English word name — harbor, safe place
How the meaning and use of Haven developed
Haven is an English word name referring to a harbor or place of safety and became a modern given name; this site lists it among girls.
Related names from the same root
Heaven
Sibling names that go well with Haven
Sister: Sutton · Wrenley
Brother: Tatum · Oakley
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Nicknames
Havey
Haven name art
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FAQ
What does the name Haven mean?
Haven means “safe harbour or refuge”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Haven?
Haven is usually pronounced HAY-vən (/ˈheɪvən/).
Is Haven a popular name?
In 2025, Haven ranked #190 among girls' names in the United States, given to 1,642 baby girls, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2025 (1,642 babies).
What are nicknames for Haven?
Havey.
What are good sibling names for Haven?
Sister: Sutton, Wrenley. Brother: Tatum, Oakley.
Similar names
Gracie · Hadley · Josie · Paige · Samantha · Mae
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.