Avis
Every Avis since 1880 — 18,042 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avis
Avis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,417 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 18,042 American babies have been named Avis. Its peak came in 1920, when 452 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Avis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avis 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 | 6 | #13,417 | — | — |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,018 | — | — |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,116 | 5 | #12,436 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,606 | — | — |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,542 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,473 | 7 | #9,662 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,505 | 5 | #12,338 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,153 | 11 | #7,172 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,900 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #11,938 | 9 | #8,212 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,062 | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,104 | 11 | #7,113 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #10,872 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,547 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,589 | 5 | #12,674 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,563 | 5 | #12,728 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,628 | 6 | #11,055 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,401 | — | — |
| 2005 | 12 | #8,969 | 6 | #10,250 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,762 | 5 | #11,526 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,588 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,364 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,237 | — | — |
| 2000 | 9 | #9,994 | — | — |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,702 | 6 | #7,881 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,015 | 5 | #8,218 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,550 | 6 | #5,837 |
| 1980 | 44 | #2,251 | 8 | #4,530 |
| 1975 | 44 | #1,991 | 10 | #3,451 |
| 1970 | 86 | #1,271 | 8 | #3,545 |
| 1965 | 120 | #922 | 10 | #2,632 |
| 1960 | 217 | #689 | 7 | #3,363 |
| 1955 | 239 | #596 | — | — |
| 1950 | 149 | #703 | — | — |
| 1945 | 122 | #668 | 5 | #3,366 |
| 1940 | 193 | #498 | 10 | #2,335 |
| 1935 | 250 | #411 | 5 | #3,682 |
| 1930 | 294 | #396 | 14 | #2,086 |
| 1925 | 395 | #337 | 9 | #2,949 |
| 1920 | 438 | #312 | 14 | #2,232 |
| 1915 | 366 | #306 | 14 | #1,978 |
| 1910 | 82 | #440 | — | — |
| 1905 | 78 | #383 | — | — |
| 1900 | 57 | #440 | — | — |
| 1895 | 38 | #471 | — | — |
| 1890 | 33 | #447 | — | — |
| 1885 | 24 | #429 | — | — |
| 1880 | 14 | #450 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avis in 2025?
Avis ranked #13,417 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avis?
18,042 babies have been named Avis in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avis most popular?
Avis peaked in 1920, when 452 newborns received the name.
Is Avis a boy or girl name?
Avis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avis rising or falling?
Avis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.