Boy nameCurrently #2,620 in the USSteady
Sven
//ˈsvɛn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20154 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sven's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sven's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sven |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 31 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 32 |
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1967 | 45 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1969 | 39 |
| 1970 | 43 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 51 |
Sven through the decades
- Sven peaked in 2015, when 58 babies were named Sven in the US.
- The 2020s were Sven's strongest decade, averaging 50 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sven has risen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sven currently ranks #2,620 in the US and is holding steady.