The baby name Haven is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈheɪvən/ (HAY-vən).
Haven is English in Origin.
The baby name Haven is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈheɪvən/ (HAY-vən).
Haven is English in Origin.
Haven is an English word name meaning “harbor,” “refuge,” or “safe place,” from Old English hæfen “port.” It belongs to a wider Germanic family of words for harbors - compare Old Norse höfn, Dutch haven, and German Hafen - so the name carries enduring imagery of shelter and protection.
As a given name, Haven appears in American records from the 19th century, first leaning masculine (e.g., physician Haven Emerson) before gaining modern traction as a unisex choice. Usage rose sharply for girls in the late 1990s and 2000s and remains steady for both sexes; a boost came from Jessica Alba’s daughter, Haven Garner Warren (2011). The name also echoes English surnames and place-names linked to ports. Contemporary variants and creative spellings include Hayven, Havyn, Haevyn, and Haiven. Parents often choose Haven for its serene sound and reassuring, sanctuary-like meaning.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven | Warren | Jessica Alba | television actor | ★★★★★ | Cash Garner Warren | film producer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| ET | Girls | 0 | #16 | 1 | 372 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| IQ | 0 | #129 | 5 | 3,533 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #184 | 1,517 | 8,487 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #198 | 88 | 2,795 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #285 | 22 | 2,588 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #325 | 7 | 9,639 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #378 | 127 | 11,303 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #398 | 9 | 8,413 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #495 | 33 | 12,905 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| LY | 0 | #556 | 4 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #561 | 16 | 10,045 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #638 | 30 | 13,071 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #683 | 8 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #718 | 11 | 11,684 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #731 | 9 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #737 | 7 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #771 | 122 | 7,044 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #917 | 9 | 15,035 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #924 | 12 | 25,931 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,001 | 9 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,094 | 18 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,199 | 13 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,228 | 7 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,599 | 16 | 28,008 |
Haven is popular in 44 countries — most recent births per country:
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