Boy · #3,403 in 2026

Taven

This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.

Current Rank
#3,403
Peak Rank
#1,132 (2007)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+8%
1999
First Year
2022
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#11598
Peak Rank
52
Total Count
9
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Taven

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

This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.

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The Story of Taven

Taven first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1986, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 158 Tavens were born — ranking #1,132 that year. As of 2026, Taven ranks #3,403 for baby boys with 35 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 2K Tavens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Taven

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taven

What does the name Taven mean?
This is a list of playable and boss characters from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm.
How popular is Taven in 2026?
In 2026, Taven ranks #3,403 among boys' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.
When was Taven most popular?
Taven reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #1,132 that year with 158 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Taven most popular?
Taven has historically been most popular in Montana, Nebraska, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Taven.
Is Taven a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Taven is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Taven?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taven include Masami, Beauford, Haskel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Taven

Taven is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Taven's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #1,132. Use the chart and map above to compare Taven'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.