Given

At a Glance

Origin

English (word name)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

GIV-uhnListen

Given is an English word name — it's literally the everyday word 'given' used as a first name. You might spot claims online that it means 'little black one' or simply 'to give,' but those two claims contradict each other and aren't backed by any dictionary or given-name source, so it's really just the plain word standing on its own. SSA records for the name run from 1925 to 2022.

Meaning & Origin of Given

Origin: English (word name).

A common claim: Some baby-name lists claim 'Given' means 'little black one' or simply 'to give.' Actually: These two claims conflict with each other and aren't backed by any dictionary or given-name source — 'Given' looks like a plain use of the English word 'given.'

How to Pronounce Given

Popularity of Given

Given hit its high point back in 1925 at #4483, when 5 babies were given the name, and by 2022 it had drifted down to #11335 with just 6 babies given the name that year.

Names Like Given

These names have followed a similar path to Given in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Germaine
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• Edis
• Beryl

FAQ

What does the name Given mean?

Some baby-name lists claim ‘Given’ means ‘little black one’ or simply ‘to give.’ These two claims conflict with each other and aren’t backed by any dictionary or given-name source — ‘Given’ looks like a plain use of the English word ‘given.’

How do you pronounce Given?

Given is pronounced GIV-uhn (IPA: /ˈɡɪvən/).

Is Given a popular name right now?

Given peaked at #4483 in 1925 and is ranked #11335 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1925–2022.)

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