Avi
From Hebrew אבי (Ávi, “father”), chiefly as a diminutive of אַבְרָהָם (Avrahám, “Abraham, lit.
Every Avi since 1949 — 6,921 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avi
Avi is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #832 in 2025 with 297 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 6,921 American babies have been named Avi — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 425 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 Avi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avi 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 | #6,880 | 297 | #832 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,914 | 290 | #842 |
| 2023 | 46 | #3,433 | 349 | #747 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,865 | 366 | #720 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,625 | 313 | #786 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,226 | 244 | #916 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,023 | 196 | #1,048 |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,251 | 230 | #924 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,782 | 212 | #974 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,266 | 220 | #947 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,000 | 224 | #939 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,278 | 187 | #1,057 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,160 | 184 | #1,043 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,058 | 179 | #1,060 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,011 | 165 | #1,116 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,897 | 129 | #1,323 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,282 | 136 | #1,290 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,908 | 139 | #1,252 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,579 | 144 | #1,223 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,734 | 126 | #1,309 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,568 | 108 | #1,381 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,775 | 106 | #1,368 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,635 | 92 | #1,430 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,482 | 95 | #1,385 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,135 | 84 | #1,460 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,251 | 90 | #1,391 |
| 1995 | — | — | 33 | #2,352 |
| 1990 | — | — | 38 | #1,972 |
| 1985 | — | — | 42 | #1,548 |
| 1980 | — | — | 32 | #1,767 |
| 1975 | — | — | 31 | #1,633 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,518 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,002 |
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| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,049 |
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Famous people named Avi
- Avi Arad Film director · b. 1948
- Avi Cohen Soccer player · 1956–2010
- Avi Toledano Singer · b. 1948
- Avi Gabbay Politician · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avi mean?
From Hebrew אבי (Ávi, “father”), chiefly as a diminutive of אַבְרָהָם (Avrahám, “Abraham, lit.
How popular is the name Avi in 2025?
Avi ranked #832 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 297 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avi?
6,921 babies have been named Avi in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avi most popular?
Avi peaked in 2022, when 425 newborns received the name.
Is Avi a boy or girl name?
Avi is used for both: about 12% of babies named Avi have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Avi rising or falling?
Avi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Avi?
Well-known people named Avi include Avi Arad (film director), Avi Cohen (soccer player), Avi Toledano (singer).