Heaven Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Heaven' has its roots in Old English, deriving from 'heofon', which means 'sky' or 'paradise'. It evolved through various historical forms to its modern usage. The name embodies traits of purity and divinity and is often linked to religious concepts, though it lacks a specific biblical reference. Its popularity surged with the spread of Christianity in medieval times, and today it evokes images of peace and spirituality.
The name Heaven is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Heaven has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Heaven' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5450th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5580th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3738th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 994th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 298th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 389th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Heaven' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Heaven"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛv.ən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The word 'heaven' derives from the Old English 'heofon', which referred to the sky or the abode of God and the blessed.
Meaning
sky, paradise, abode of God
Language Evolution
Old English: heofon, Middle English: heven, Modern English: heaven
Historical Usage
The term gained popularity in medieval England as Christianity spread, emphasizing the concept of an afterlife and divine realm.
Variants & Derivatives
Heavens, Heav'n
Modern Popularity & Image
Heaven is often associated with peace, purity, and divine presence in contemporary culture, frequently used in religious and spiritual contexts.
Famous People
Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence, Heavenly D. Johnson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Heaven"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Heaven"
"Heaven" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5450th of 24088 | 230 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5580th of 23106 | 194 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3738th of 19264 | 271 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 994th of 27321 | 2,786 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 298th of 35406 | 16,989 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 389th of 30306 | 9,743 |
Regional Popularity of "Heaven" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
57.95% 4238th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Heaven" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
92.94% 3237th/3483 |
78.14% 2749th/3518 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.38% 751st/3685 |
29.59% 1324th/4475 |
17.21% 894th/5194 |
19.47% 1230th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.67% 260th/4582 |
7.28% 376th/5164 |
3.40% 249th/7313 |
5.67% 423rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
10.69% 426th/3984 |
9.90% 444th/4487 |
4.31% 294th/6822 |
9.45% 593rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Heaven"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Heaven" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.