Avner
Every Avner since 1921 — 380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avner
Avner is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,635 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 380 American babies have been named Avner. Its peak came in 2015, when 27 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 Avner stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avner year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,635 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,932 |
| 2023 | 15 | #5,962 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,181 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,062 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,083 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,135 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,371 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,480 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,577 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,890 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,886 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,335 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,503 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,557 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,066 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,739 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,237 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,651 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,815 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,215 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,069 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,911 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10,834 |
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| 1955 | 5 | #3,924 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avner in 2025?
Avner ranked #5,635 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avner?
380 babies have been named Avner in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avner most popular?
Avner peaked in 2015, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Avner a boy or girl name?
Avner is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avner rising or falling?
Avner is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.