Riven
19% girls · 81% boys
About Riven
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.
Riven for boys#2414 US
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.
Pronounced RIV-un.
As of November 2026, Riven ranked #8246 for girls and #2414 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5433 for girls in 2022, Nameberry popularity #843 for boys.
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 |
World rankings
Riven for boys
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