Avenir
Every Avenir since 2002 — 453 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avenir
Avenir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,855 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 453 American babies have been named Avenir. Its peak came in 2013, when 36 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 Avenir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avenir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,855 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,900 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,300 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,890 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,366 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,712 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,496 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,540 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,524 |
| 2016 | 26 | #3,999 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,415 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,540 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3,064 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,024 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,288 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,064 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,066 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,198 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9,870 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,673 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,214 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,205 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,688 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,711 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avenir in 2025?
Avenir ranked #3,855 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 Avenir?
453 babies have been named Avenir in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avenir most popular?
Avenir peaked in 2013, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Avenir a boy or girl name?
Avenir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avenir rising or falling?
Avenir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.