Avian
Every Avian since 1973 — 2,225 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avian
Avian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,699 in 2025 with 96 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 2,225 American babies have been named Avian — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Avian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avian 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 | — | — | 96 | #1,699 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,336 | 60 | #2,348 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,513 | 79 | #1,955 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,410 | 107 | #1,626 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,278 | 87 | #1,802 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,645 | 79 | #1,873 |
| 2019 | — | — | 71 | #2,047 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,026 | 102 | #1,606 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,799 | 95 | #1,662 |
| 2016 | 9 | #10,997 | 88 | #1,755 |
| 2015 | 8 | #11,990 | 73 | #1,984 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,050 | 81 | #1,829 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,364 | 69 | #1,990 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,806 | 58 | #2,240 |
| 2011 | — | — | 54 | #2,348 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,223 | 63 | #2,120 |
| 2009 | — | — | 71 | #1,976 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,659 | 61 | #2,188 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,766 | 68 | #2,037 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,782 | 64 | #2,064 |
| 2005 | 14 | #7,952 | 52 | #2,268 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,260 | 44 | #2,494 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,343 | 34 | #2,850 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,090 | 33 | #2,819 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,370 | 29 | #3,069 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,846 | 25 | #3,307 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,656 | 9 | #5,963 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,330 | 12 | #4,433 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,816 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,332 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avian in 2025?
Avian ranked #1,699 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 96 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avian?
2,225 babies have been named Avian in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avian most popular?
Avian peaked in 2022, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Avian a boy or girl name?
Avian is used for both: about 15% of babies named Avian have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Avian rising or falling?
Avian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.