Total births
1,468
Unisex name · since 1996
Hayven
Hayven has 1,468 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3209
- among girls today
- 1,468
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Hayven is the #3209 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,468 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hayven has been recorded 1,468 times among girls since 1996, currently ranked #3209 nationally and more common than 82% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #3209 among girls today
- 1,468 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hayven is currently the #3209 unisex name in America, more common than 82% of girls - 1,468 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3209
- among girls today
- 1,468
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Hayven vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3209
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 82% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Hayven was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
97 babies were named Hayven in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Hayven compares
1,468 Top 26% higher than 74% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hayven's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hayven | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,468 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 97 | 48 | 19,840 |
Hayven's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hayven's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 10 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 97, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hayven at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,209
Active since
1996
Hayven popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Hayven popularity over time - boys
260 total births recorded since 2001 (Hayven as boys' name)
Hayven by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hayven's strongest decade.
744 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Hayven births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 289
2000s
289 births
- 2010s
2010s
744 births
- 2020s
2020s
413 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 744 births (51% of all-time use).
How Hayven compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Hayven's total volume
Hayven vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hayven by state
Where Hayven concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 111 | 7.6% |
| #2 | California | | 63 | 4.3% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 35 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 29 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 28 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 20 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Florida | | 15 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Hayven's total US births 7.6%
Even split
111 of 1,468 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Hayven appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hayven? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 1,468 babies named Hayven. Today it holds rank #3209 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 97 births.
When was Hayven most popular? ▼
Hayven was most popular in the 2010s decade with 744 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Hayven most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hayven are Texas (111 births), California (63 births), North Carolina (35 births).
Is Hayven a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Hayven is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,468 births, and as a boy's name it has 260 births.
How long has the name Hayven been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hayven since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Hayven? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hayley, Hayden, Haylee, Haylie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hayven's data
- Hayven's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (744 total births) through the 2020s (413) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Hayvens (111 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hayven
Nearby Names Like Hayven
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hayven
Hayley Girl
#1071 51,403 births
Hayden Girl
#402 33,424 births
Haylee Girl
#1381 30,213 births
Haylie Girl
#3850 10,232 births
Hayleigh Girl
#3612 5,527 births
Compare Hayven side by side: Hayven vs Hayley Hayven vs Hayden Hayven vs Haylee
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hayven: #3209 Unisex Name - 1,468 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hayven. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hayven draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.