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Niven

//ˈnaɪvən//

2 syllablesPeak year: 20125 lettersStarts with N

Meaning & origin

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Niven's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Niven, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Niven
20076
20105
20127
20146

Niven through the decades

  • Niven peaked in 2012, when 7 babies were named Niven in the US.
  • The 2000s were Niven's strongest decade, averaging 6 births a year.

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