Sven

Boy name

Sven has been given to 2,517 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It peaked in 2015.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,517

Peak year

2015 (58 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1911

10-year trend

▼ -47%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Sven — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Sevenunisex

4,633 babies since 1968

Avenunisex

4,504 babies since 1921

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FAQ

How popular is the name Sven?

Sven has been given to 2,517 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sven peak?

Sven peaked in 2015, when 58 babies were given the name.

Is Sven a girl or boy name?

Sven is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Sven are boys).

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