Riven
19% girls · 81% boys
About Riven
This ancient name makes an intriguing alternative to River, blending edginess with the outdoorsy vibe of the more popular name. Meaning "to split", it could be considered slightly violent, or it could be viewed as a name with strength and power. Nearly 60 boys in the US were given the name in a recent year.
Riven for girls#8246 US
A potential successor to River, albeit without the nature connection. Instead, it has a sleek, sharp sound with the slight witchy-feel of Maven, Sylvie, Raven, and Rowena. Meaning "to split, to rupture", it may come across as stylish and edgy, harsh and violent, or magical and distinctive.
Pronounced RIV-un.
As of October 2026, Riven ranked #2414 for boys and #8246 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5433 for girls in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #3,230 | 37 | 21.1 |
| 2022 | #3,519 | 33 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | #2,470 | 55 | 32.2 |
| 2024 | #3,752 | 30 | 17.4 |
| 2025 | #2,414 | 57 | 33.4 |
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