Taven
A masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 1,723 living Americans carry the first name Taven. It is a predominantly male name (97.0% of registrations). The average person named Taven today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taven births was 2007 (158 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taven. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Although Taven is used almost entirely for boys, the SSA data does show 52 girls registered with the name since 1880.
- • Taven is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.7K
~ 1 in 198,929 Americans
Peak year
2007
158 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,961
Tracked since 1986
Census
Taven in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,461 people with the first name Taven, which placed it at #9,490 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#9,490
National first-name rank
People counted
1.5K
1,461 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.5
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
62.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Taven
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Taven is White at 62.8%. The next largest groups are Black (13.0%) and Hispanic (10.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Taven described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Taven at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White62.8% · 917
- Black or African American13.0% · 190
- Hispanic or Latino10.5% · 154
- Two or more races9.2% · 135
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 41
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 24
Gender
Gender distribution for Taven
Taven leans heavily male at 97.0% of total registrations, but 52 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Taven as a male name
- Ranked #3,961 in 2024
- 28 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (158 births)
Taven as a female name
- Ranked #17,502 in 2022
- 5 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2008 (9 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Taven leans strongly male. 1,371 people counted with this name were male (93.4%), compared with 97 female bearers (6.6%).
Popularity
Taven: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taven from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 745 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taven by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Taven during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tavens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 23 states and territories. Texas, California, Utah recorded the most babies named Taven, while Nebraska, Minnesota, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taven
The given name Taven is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken by the Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The Etruscans were a highly advanced culture that predated the Roman Empire, and their influence can be seen in many aspects of Roman society, including language and naming conventions.
The name Taven is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "tavn," which means "ruler" or "leader." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were born into positions of power or who were destined for leadership roles within their communities. Alternatively, it may have been a name bestowed upon those who displayed qualities of strength, courage, and authority from a young age.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taven can be found in the writings of the ancient Roman historian Livy, who documented the exploits of a Etruscan warrior named Taven Cilnius during the Roman-Etruscan Wars of the 4th century BC. According to Livy's accounts, Taven Cilnius was a skilled military commander who led his troops into battle against the Roman legions with great valor and determination.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Taven. One such figure was Taven Larthi (c. 1150-1210 AD), a renowned Venetian merchant and explorer who was among the first Europeans to establish trade routes with the Far East. His travels and commercial endeavors helped pave the way for the eventual expansion of European influence in Asia.
Another prominent Taven was Taven de Baux (1185-1245 AD), a French nobleman and crusader who fought alongside King Louis IX of France in the Seventh Crusade. Taven de Baux was renowned for his bravery and martial prowess, and his exploits were celebrated in numerous contemporary accounts of the crusades.
In the field of art, Taven Vecellio (1515-1576 AD) was an Italian painter and architect who made significant contributions to the Renaissance movement. He is best known for his frescoes and architectural designs, which can be found in many churches and public buildings throughout Italy.
Moving forward in time, Taven Browning (1795-1867 AD) was an American gunsmith and inventor who played a pivotal role in the development of modern firearms. His innovative designs and manufacturing techniques helped revolutionize the firearms industry and paved the way for more efficient and reliable weapons.
While the name Taven may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and cultural significance serve as a testament to the enduring influence of the ancient Etruscan civilization and the individuals who carried this name throughout the ages.
People
Taven + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taven as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,723 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taven going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 198,929 US residents.
Is Taven a common name?
We classify Taven as "Rare". It ranks above 93.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,741 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taven most popular?
The single biggest year for Taven was 2007, when 158 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taven is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Taven in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,461 people with the name Taven, or 0.48 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #9,490 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Taven in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Taven?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Taven leans strongly male. 1,371 people counted with this name were male (93.4%), compared with 97 female bearers (6.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Taven?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Taven is White at 62.8%. The next largest groups are Black (13.0%) and Hispanic (10.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Taven most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Taven in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.8% (917 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Taven in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taven a male name?
Yes, 97.0% of people registered as Taven in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Taven still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taven in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Taven can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Taven as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.