Avett
Every Avett since 2009 — 824 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avett
Avett is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,767 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2009, 824 American babies have been named Avett — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 86 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 Avett stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avett 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 | — | — | 29 | #3,767 |
| 2024 | — | — | 29 | #3,805 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,010 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,828 | 66 | #2,192 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,277 | 52 | #2,526 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,423 | 65 | #2,141 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,628 | 73 | #2,003 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,552 | 78 | #1,902 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,798 | 65 | #2,112 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,600 | 60 | #2,233 |
| 2015 | — | — | 50 | #2,491 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,265 | 64 | #2,140 |
| 2013 | — | — | 49 | #2,493 |
| 2012 | — | — | 36 | #3,118 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,054 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #7,635 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,136 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avett in 2025?
Avett ranked #3,767 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avett?
824 babies have been named Avett in the United States since 2009, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avett most popular?
Avett peaked in 2018, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Avett a boy or girl name?
Avett is used for both: about 7% of babies named Avett have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Avett rising or falling?
Avett is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.