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Draven
BoyAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern invented name”
- Meaning
- modern invented name
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- DRAY-vuhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,217
- US babies 2025
- 166
- Best rank
- #637 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Draven
Draven is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern invented name”.
Draven is a modern name that became known through Eric Draven, the hero of the comic book and film The Crow. It does not have an established older history as a given name; it appears to have been created for its dark, dramatic sound, which echoes words like raven. Parents who choose it often like its gothic edge and strong two-syllable rhythm. It fits among other contemporary names such as Braxton and Kaden. Draven is striking and memorable, with a bold, moody character.
Popularity over time
Draven first appears in US Social Security records in 1994. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 24 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #637 in 2005, and the most babies received it in 2009, when 382 were named Draven. In 2025, 166 babies were named Draven, and it ranked #1,217 nationally. That is 38% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #737 in 2000, #733 in 2010, and #1,217 in 2025. Of the 7,715 US boys named Draven since records began, 40% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,659 babies. Since 2010, 3,718 more have been named Draven.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Giancarlo, Alonso, Gavyn, Aydin, and Cale.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Draven ranked highest in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Draven over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Draven is usually pronounced DRAY-vuhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Draven
A few middle names that flow with Draven: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Draven
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Draven mean?
Draven is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern invented name”.
What is the origin of the name Draven?
Draven has modern American roots. Draven is a modern name that became known through Eric Draven, the hero of the comic book and film The Crow.
Is Draven a popular name?
Not especially. Draven ranked #1,217 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Draven a boy or girl name?
Draven is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Draven over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Draven?
Draven is usually pronounced DRAY-vuhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings