Havana
Meaningfrom Havana, Cuba · Spanish
- US rank
- #3,249
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,263 in 1898
48 babies were named Havana in the US in 2025. It has dropped 700 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1898–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Havana you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 33,445 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Havana, 48 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Havana would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHavana first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1898, when it reached #1,263.
- Then vs nowHavana is 3.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 33,445.
- TrendHavana has slipped 700 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,249. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Havana means “from Havana, Cuba”. Our records link it to English and Spanish roots.
About the name Havana
Havana is a girl name of English and Spanish origin meaning “from Havana, Cuba”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ana”. US birth records list Havana for girls from 1898 to 2025, in 39 of those 128 years. Its best year was 1898, when it ranked #1,263 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,249, with 48 babies.
Origin:English namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 15 | 64,725 girls |
| 1900s | 3.8 | 263,158 girls |
| 1910s | 1.8 | 552,486 girls |
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 girls |
| 1990s | 3.2 | 311,526 girls |
| 2000s | 19 | 52,521 girls |
| 2010s | 42 | 23,669 girls |
| 2020s | 43 | 23,086 girls |
Other spellings of Havana
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Havana
What does the name Havana mean?
Havana means “from Havana, Cuba” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Havana?
Havana has English, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Havana a boy or girl name?
Havana is a girl name.
How popular is the name Havana?
Havana ranked #3,249 for US girls in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 1898 (#1,263).