Courageous or brave
A modern American coinage likely created by combining the word 'brave' with the popular '-en' suffix found in names like Aiden or Haven. It serves as a bold virtue name, emphasizing strength of character and courage. While it has no ancient etymological roots, it follows the contemporary trend of turning adjectives into aspirational given names.
Less common today
Braven isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,574 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
