Avacyn
Every Avacyn since 2012 — 431 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avacyn
Avacyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,990 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2012, 431 American babies have been named Avacyn. Its peak came in 2017, when 43 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 Avacyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avacyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,990 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,820 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,578 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,976 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,686 |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,019 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,022 |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,571 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,561 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,714 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,862 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,709 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,669 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,366 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avacyn in 2025?
Avacyn ranked #3,990 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avacyn?
431 babies have been named Avacyn in the United States since 2012, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avacyn most popular?
Avacyn peaked in 2017, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Avacyn a boy or girl name?
Avacyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avacyn rising or falling?
Avacyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.