Avant
Every Avant since 1971 — 642 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avant
Avant is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,225 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 642 American babies have been named Avant. Its peak came in 2004, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Avant stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avant year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,225 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,070 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,929 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,818 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,795 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,569 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,439 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,673 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,147 |
| 2016 | 26 | #3,998 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,767 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,149 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,871 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,720 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,236 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,245 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,051 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,049 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,315 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,935 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2,618 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,052 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,048 |
| 2002 | 47 | #2,224 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,938 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,547 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avant in 2025?
Avant ranked #12,225 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avant?
642 babies have been named Avant in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avant most popular?
Avant peaked in 2004, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Avant a boy or girl name?
Avant is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avant rising or falling?
Avant is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.