Avinash
From Hindi अविनाश (avināś, “indestructible”).
Every Avinash since 1976 — 1,053 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avinash
Avinash is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,175 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,053 American babies have been named Avinash. Its peak came in 2003, when 48 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 Avinash stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avinash year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,175 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,228 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,686 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,238 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,061 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,477 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,174 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,617 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,123 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,000 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,695 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,150 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,686 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,537 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,893 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,818 |
| 2009 | 32 | #3,405 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,226 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,599 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,230 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2,848 |
| 2004 | 36 | #2,847 |
| 2003 | 48 | #2,240 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,297 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,620 |
| 2000 | 27 | #3,156 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,688 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,872 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,841 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,168 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avinash mean?
From Hindi अविनाश (avināś, “indestructible”).
How popular is the name Avinash in 2025?
Avinash ranked #6,175 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avinash?
1,053 babies have been named Avinash in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avinash most popular?
Avinash peaked in 2003, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Avinash a boy or girl name?
Avinash is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avinash rising or falling?
Avinash is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.