Avel
Every Avel since 1932 — 443 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avel
Avel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,997 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1932, 443 American babies have been named Avel. Its peak came in 2013, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Avel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #8,997 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,538 |
| 2023 | 6 | #10,969 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | #8,913 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,828 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,707 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,171 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,609 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,653 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,100 |
| 2014 | 8 | #8,858 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,183 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,341 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,614 |
| 2010 | 6 | #10,886 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,738 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12,725 |
| 2007 | 8 | #8,991 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,672 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,308 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,841 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,296 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,500 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,051 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,510 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5,961 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,432 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,360 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,633 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,362 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,722 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avel in 2025?
Avel ranked #8,997 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avel?
443 babies have been named Avel in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avel most popular?
Avel peaked in 2013, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Avel a boy or girl name?
Avel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avel rising or falling?
Avel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.