Avan
Every Avan since 1923 — 1,051 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avan
Avan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,854 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 1,051 American babies have been named Avan — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 98 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 Avan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avan 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 | — | — | 28 | #3,854 |
| 2024 | — | — | 29 | #3,804 |
| 2023 | — | — | 35 | #3,355 |
| 2022 | — | — | 39 | #3,104 |
| 2021 | — | — | 32 | #3,506 |
| 2020 | — | — | 36 | #3,142 |
| 2019 | — | — | 43 | #2,860 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,667 | 41 | #2,894 |
| 2017 | — | — | 61 | #2,191 |
| 2016 | — | — | 40 | #2,941 |
| 2015 | — | — | 58 | #2,279 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,262 | 62 | #2,176 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16,901 | 67 | #2,024 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,241 | 93 | #1,659 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,087 | 68 | #2,002 |
| 2010 | — | — | 49 | #2,516 |
| 2009 | — | — | 30 | #3,560 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,728 | 24 | #4,152 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,753 | 30 | #3,517 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,494 | 20 | #4,532 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,826 | 25 | #3,722 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,167 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,293 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,365 |
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Famous people named Avan
- Avan Jogia Actor · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avan in 2025?
Avan ranked #3,854 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avan?
1,051 babies have been named Avan in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avan most popular?
Avan peaked in 2012, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Avan a boy or girl name?
Avan is used for both: about 5% of babies named Avan have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Avan rising or falling?
Avan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Avan?
Well-known people named Avan include Avan Jogia (actor).