Meaning: Of the raven; possibly from Old English draefan (to drive, to hunt) or a creative variant of Raven; popularized through the film The Crow (1994)Medium
In 30 seconds: A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the raven or from an Old English root meaning 'to hunt.' Best known as the surname/alias of Eric Draven, the protagonist of the film The Crow (1994).
MeaningOf the raven; possibly from Old English draefan (to drive, to hunt) or a creative variant of Raven; popularized through the film The Crow (1994)
U.S. rank (2024)#1120 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births190 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,545
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Draven is a modern American name of uncertain etymology. It may derive from Old English draefan (to drive, hunt) or be a creative coingage related to Raven. The character Eric Draven in The Crow gave it wide cultural exposure.
Draven ranked #1120 for boys in 2024.
Did you know? The Crow (1994) was tragically marked by the on-set death of Brandon Lee (son of Bruce Lee) during filming — a bullet lodged in a prop gun fired during production, making the film both a cult classic and a reminder of the film industry's need for stricter safety protocols.
Overall data confidence 68%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data
