Unisex · #3,253 in 2026

Rayven

Ethinylestradiol/etonogestrel, sold under the brand name Nuvaring among others, is a hormonal vaginal ring used for birth control and to improve menstrual symptoms. It contains ethinylestradiol, an estrogen, and etonogestrel, a progestin. It is used by insertion into the vagina. Pregnancy occurs in about 0.3% of women with perfect use and 9% of women with typical use.

Current Rank
#3,253
Peak Rank
#1,373 (2004)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-23%
👧 Girl peak #1,373 (3K total)
👦 Boy peak #4,502 (170 total)
👧As Girl Name
1979
First Year
2026
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#1373
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
46
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
2024
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#4502
Peak Rank
170
Total Count
20
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rayven

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ethinylestradiol/etonogestrel, sold under the brand name Nuvaring among others, is a hormonal vaginal ring used for birth control and to improve menstrual symptoms. It contains ethinylestradiol, an estrogen, and etonogestrel, a progestin. It is used by insertion into the vagina. Pregnancy occurs in about 0.3% of women with perfect use and 9% of women with typical use.

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Origin & history
Nuvaring was first approved in The Netherlands in February 2001, then by the European Union in June 2001, and in the United States by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2001. Nuvaring was first marketed in the United States in July 2002, followed by a number European countries since then.

The Story of Rayven

As a girl name

Rayven first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1979, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 130 Rayvens were born — ranking #1,533 that year. As of 2026, Rayven ranks #3,253 for girls with 49 births, falling sharply (-23%). In total, more than 3K Rayvens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Rayven first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1992, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 17 Rayvens were born — ranking #4,502 that year. As of 2026, Rayven ranks #10,889 for boys with 6 births, gradually falling (-5%). In total, more than 170 Rayvens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rayven

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rayven is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rayven

What does the name Rayven mean?
Ethinylestradiol/etonogestrel, sold under the brand name Nuvaring among others, is a hormonal vaginal ring used for birth control and to improve menstrual symptoms. It contains ethinylestradiol, an estrogen, and etonogestrel, a progestin. It is used by insertion into the vagina. Pregnancy occurs in about 0.3% of women with perfect use and 9% of women with typical use.
How popular is Rayven in 2026?
In 2026, Rayven ranks #3,253 among girls' names in the U.S., with 49 babies given the name that year.
When was Rayven most popular?
Rayven reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #1,373 that year with 130 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rayven most popular?
Rayven has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, Mississippi, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rayven.
Is Rayven a unisex name?
Yes — Rayven is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 95% of Rayvens assigned female and 5% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rayven?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rayven include Tameca, Sula, Ethlyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rayven

Rayven is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Rayven's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #1,373. Use the chart and map above to compare Rayven's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.