Ravyn
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Ravyn
Less than 10 percent of the babies named Raven are boys, and none of those with the Ravyn spelling are male. But there's nothing intrinsically gender-identified about the name. The early 2000s show That's So Raven, with a female protagist named Raven and starring Raven-Symoné, undoubtedly made parents identify the name as feminine.
Ravyn for girls#2639 US
Ravyn is a modern feminine variant of Raven, derived from the bird name. This alternative spelling with 'y' instead of 'e' adds a distinctive touch while maintaining the original's mystical qualities.
Ravens have symbolized wisdom, mystery, and prophecy across many cultures, giving the name a somewhat Gothic and elegant appeal. While never reaching mainstream popularity, Ravyn began gaining modest usage in the United States during the 1990s as part of the trend toward nature-inspired names with creative spellings.
In this case as in many others, the y spelling tilts the name girlwards, with about ten percent of the female babies given the Ravyn spelling, as opposed to none of the boys.
The name conveys strength, intelligence, and a slightly unconventional spirit. Though less common than Raven, it provides a unique option for parents seeking a name with natural symbolism and a touch of mystery.
Pronounced RAY-vin.
As of November 2026, Ravyn ranked #13736 for boys in US births in 2024 and #2639 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6716 for boys in 1998 and #1442 for girls in 2002.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,640 | 67 | 37.5 |
| 2015 | #2,546 | 71 | 39.8 |
| 2016 | #2,442 | 76 | 42.9 |
| 2017 | #2,395 | 76 | 44 |
| 2018 | #2,268 | 81 | 47.6 |
| 2019 | #2,645 | 66 | 39.3 |
| 2020 | #2,812 | 59 | 36.5 |
| 2021 | #2,528 | 70 | 42.7 |
| 2022 | #2,597 | 68 | 41.5 |
| 2023 | #2,874 | 59 | 36.8 |
| 2024 | #2,448 | 74 | 45.7 |
| 2025 | #2,639 | 66 | 41.1 |
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