Riven
Every Riven since 2008 — 513 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riven
Riven is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,414 in 2025 with 57 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 513 American babies have been named Riven — about 61% boys and 39% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Riven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riven year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,246 | 57 | #2,414 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,579 | 30 | #3,769 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,120 | 55 | #2,472 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,436 | 33 | #3,520 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,630 | 37 | #3,232 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,884 | 12 | #6,952 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,650 | 16 | #5,749 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,046 | 13 | #6,632 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,240 | 5 | #13,841 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,777 | 9 | #8,672 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,657 | 11 | #7,423 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,785 | 8 | #9,444 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,783 | 7 | #10,498 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,453 | 6 | #11,959 |
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| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,526 |
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| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,258 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riven in 2025?
Riven ranked #2,414 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 57 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riven?
513 babies have been named Riven in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riven most popular?
Riven peaked in 2023, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Riven a boy or girl name?
Riven is used for both: about 39% of babies named Riven have been girls and 61% boys.
Is the name Riven rising or falling?
Riven is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.