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Haven
Pronounced HAY-ven /ˈheɪ.vən/High
Meaning: Safe harbor; place of refuge; from Old English hæfen (harbor, port)High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Haven comes from the Old English hæfen, meaning 'harbor' or 'port.' The word evolved into the modern English 'haven,' meaning a place of safety and refuge. As a given name it is a modern American coinage, part of the trend for inspirational or virtue-adjacent word names.
Haven entered the U.S. girls' top 1000 in the 2000s and has been steadily rising since. It is part of a cluster of refuge-related names (Harmony, Serenity, Bliss) that appeal to parents seeking names with a calm, protective meaning. It is used slightly more for girls than boys.
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What does the name Haven mean?
Haven means 'safe harbor' or 'place of refuge,' from Old English hæfen (harbor). It is an inspirational word name conveying safety and peace.
How do you pronounce Haven?
Haven is pronounced HAY-ven (/ˈheɪ.vən/) — two syllables with stress on the first.
Is Haven a boy or girl name?
Haven is predominantly used as a girl's name in the United States.
How popular is Haven?
Haven entered the U.S. top 1000 girls' names in the 2000s and has been climbing steadily since.