Craven
Every Craven since 1916 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Craven
Craven is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,423 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 371 American babies have been named Craven. Its peak came in 1956, when 12 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Craven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Craven year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,423 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,879 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #8,936 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,519 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,658 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,016 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,316 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,803 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,705 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,764 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,656 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,731 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,735 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,573 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,087 |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,411 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,197 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,355 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,201 |
| 1920 | 6 | #3,922 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Craven in 2025?
Craven ranked #12,423 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Craven?
371 babies have been named Craven in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Craven most popular?
Craven peaked in 1956, when 12 newborns received the name.
Is Craven a boy or girl name?
Craven is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Craven rising or falling?
Craven is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.