Aviv
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Ави́в (Avív)
Every Aviv since 1976 — 975 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aviv
Aviv is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,249 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 975 American babies have been named Aviv — about 76% boys and 24% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 56 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 Aviv stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aviv 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 | 16 | #6,881 | 36 | #3,249 |
| 2024 | 16 | #6,978 | 40 | #3,049 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,067 | 24 | #4,358 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,099 | 32 | #3,543 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,692 | 39 | #3,077 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,037 | 29 | #3,658 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,790 | 36 | #3,206 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,673 | 19 | #4,936 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,901 | 20 | #4,760 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,501 | 30 | #3,601 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,063 | 19 | #4,908 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,714 | 21 | #4,550 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,877 | 26 | #3,872 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,051 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,096 | 17 | #5,222 |
| 2010 | — | — | 21 | #4,534 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,510 | 20 | #4,763 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,731 | 17 | #5,267 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,783 | 21 | #4,512 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,704 | 18 | #4,875 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,740 | 10 | #7,159 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,342 | 14 | #5,523 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,059 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,426 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,052 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,406 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,071 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,219 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,734 |
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Famous people named Aviv
- Aviv Geffen Singer · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aviv mean?
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Ави́в (Avív)
How popular is the name Aviv in 2025?
Aviv ranked #3,249 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aviv?
975 babies have been named Aviv in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aviv most popular?
Aviv peaked in 2024, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Aviv a boy or girl name?
Aviv is used for both: about 24% of babies named Aviv have been girls and 76% boys.
Is the name Aviv rising or falling?
Aviv is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aviv?
Well-known people named Aviv include Aviv Geffen (singer).