Avy
Every Avy since 1913 — 477 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avy
Avy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,948 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 477 American babies have been named Avy. Its peak came in 2017, 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 Avy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avy 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 | 13 | #7,948 | — | — |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,980 | — | — |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,271 | — | — |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,755 | — | — |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,418 | — | — |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,671 | — | — |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,071 | — | — |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,844 | — | — |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,941 | — | — |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,056 | — | — |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,019 | — | — |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,754 | — | — |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,503 | — | — |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,145 | — | — |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,367 | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,938 | — | — |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,592 | 5 | #12,678 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,588 | 5 | #12,732 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,431 | — | — |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,391 | — | — |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,192 | — | — |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,880 | 6 | #10,071 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,623 | — | — |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,483 | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,263 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,622 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avy in 2025?
Avy ranked #7,948 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avy?
477 babies have been named Avy in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avy most popular?
Avy peaked in 2017, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Avy a boy or girl name?
Avy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avy rising or falling?
Avy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.