Taven Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Taven is an English name derived from the surname Tavenner, which relates to tavern keeping. It has evolved through historical forms such as Tavernier and Tavenner. The name signifies a connection to hospitality and social gathering spaces. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century as a choice for parents seeking unique names. Variants include Tav and Tavon. Today, Taven is seen as a modern name reflecting creativity, and notable individuals with this name have emerged in sports and music.
The name Taven is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West 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, Taven has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Taven' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7020th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1825th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2981st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18749th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Taven' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Taven"
Pronunciation
/ˈteɪvən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Taven is believed to be derived from the surname Tavenner, which has roots in Middle English as a diminutive of the name 'Tavernier', meaning 'tavern keeper' or 'innkeeper'.
Meaning
tavern keeper
Language Evolution
Tavernier (Middle English), Tavenner (Middle English), Taven (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Taven gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern given name, likely influenced by trends in unique and character-driven names.
Variants & Derivatives
Tav, Tavon, Tavyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Taven is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Taven Bryan (American football player), Taven Henson (musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Taven"
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 "Taven"
"Taven" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7020th of 16616 | 77 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1825th of 24088 | 1,128 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2981st of 23106 | 484 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18749th of 35406 | 47 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Taven" 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) |
36.88% 1690th/4582 |
61.93% 3198th/5164 |
27.85% 2037th/7313 |
23.49% 1753rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
- |
58.47% 3989th/6822 |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Taven" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Taven"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Taven" 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.