Aven
Every Aven since 1921 — 4,504 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aven
Aven is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,256 in 2025 with 158 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 4,504 American babies have been named Aven — about 63% boys and 37% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 316 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 Aven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aven year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #3,258 | 158 | #1,256 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,896 | 181 | #1,155 |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,191 | 182 | #1,150 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,477 | 116 | #1,540 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,687 | 78 | #1,931 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2,581 | 81 | #1,835 |
| 2019 | 74 | #2,404 | 119 | #1,460 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,687 | 133 | #1,348 |
| 2017 | 77 | #2,362 | 126 | #1,393 |
| 2016 | 87 | #2,209 | 144 | #1,267 |
| 2015 | 85 | #2,214 | 134 | #1,318 |
| 2014 | 109 | #1,854 | 122 | #1,390 |
| 2013 | 136 | #1,579 | 149 | #1,203 |
| 2012 | 141 | #1,552 | 175 | #1,072 |
| 2011 | 126 | #1,675 | 133 | #1,285 |
| 2010 | 130 | #1,639 | 139 | #1,256 |
| 2009 | 102 | #2,018 | 130 | #1,333 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,468 | 87 | #1,737 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,578 | 70 | #1,998 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,590 | 72 | #1,878 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,040 | 53 | #2,238 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,001 | 41 | #2,603 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,457 | 43 | #2,434 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,269 | 23 | #3,674 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,212 | 15 | #4,910 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,362 | 16 | #4,598 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,048 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,542 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,732 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,537 |
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| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #3,923 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aven in 2025?
Aven ranked #1,256 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 158 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aven?
4,504 babies have been named Aven in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aven most popular?
Aven peaked in 2012, when 316 newborns received the name.
Is Aven a boy or girl name?
Aven is used for both: about 37% of babies named Aven have been girls and 63% boys.
Is the name Aven rising or falling?
Aven is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.