Avory
Every Avory since 1991 — 879 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avory
Avory is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,151 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 879 American babies have been named Avory — about 59% girls and 41% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 56 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 Avory stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avory 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 | 19 | #6,151 | — | — |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,672 | 8 | #9,076 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,341 | 9 | #8,328 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,608 | 5 | #12,551 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,659 | 10 | #7,653 |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,969 | 12 | #6,672 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,751 | 13 | #6,441 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,334 | 8 | #8,909 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,902 | 14 | #6,083 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,476 | 14 | #6,075 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,273 | 21 | #4,560 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,195 | 21 | #4,551 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,162 | 14 | #5,951 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,849 | 17 | #5,273 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,488 | 7 | #9,708 |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,947 | 13 | #6,385 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,593 | 18 | #5,121 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,842 | 7 | #9,952 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,591 | 11 | #7,144 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,792 | 13 | #6,130 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,571 | 15 | #5,309 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,820 | 7 | #9,023 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,101 | 14 | #5,294 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,698 | 6 | #9,506 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,843 | 12 | #5,701 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,640 | 13 | #5,314 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,569 | 9 | #5,964 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avory in 2025?
Avory ranked #6,151 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avory?
879 babies have been named Avory in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avory most popular?
Avory peaked in 2014, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Avory a boy or girl name?
Avory is used for both: about 59% of babies named Avory have been girls and 41% boys.
Is the name Avory rising or falling?
Avory is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.