NAME PROFILE
Samer
A modern English name likely derived from the word haven or a variant of Tevin, signifying a place of shelter or safety; this name suggests a person who is a natural protector, offering a warm and welcoming presence to everyone they meet.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,463 |
| Gender | Male (24% / 76%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1976 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 39%IL — 22%NY — 20%NJ — 12%MI — 8%
Notable People
Taven Bryan (Professional football player for the NFL) · Taven (Protagonist in the video game Mortal Kombat: Armageddon) · Taven James (Television actor known for various sitcom roles) · Taven Wood (Indie music performer and songwriter) · Taven Bird (Notable competitive track and field athlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
TaveTavieVen
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