Total births
2,849
Unisex name · since 1921
Aven
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 2,849 babies named Aven, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1157
- among boys today
- 2,849
- born since 1921
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Aven is the #1157 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 2,849 recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Aven recorded 2,849 times among boys since 1921, holding rank #1157 nationally today, ahead of 92% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2025.
- #1157 among boys today
- 2,849 born since 1921
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aven is currently the #1157 unisex name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 2,849 born since 1921, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1157
- among boys today
- 2,849
- born since 1921
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Aven vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1157
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Aven was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
182 babies were named Aven in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Aven compares
2,849 Top 17% higher than 83% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aven's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aven | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,849 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 182 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aven's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Aven splits its recorded history at 2004: 92% of all births land in the more recent half, 8% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1923 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 182 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Aven at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,157
Active since
1921
Aven popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 182
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Aven popularity over time - girls
1,655 total births recorded since 1949 (Aven as girls' name)
Aven by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aven's strongest decade.
1,374 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Aven births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 17
1920s
17 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s 70
1990s
70 births
- 2000s
2000s
550 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,374 births
- 2020s
2020s
796 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,374 births (48% of all-time use).
How Aven compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Aven's total volume
Aven vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aven by state
Where Aven concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 334 | 11.7% |
| #2 | California | | 299 | 10.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 112 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 107 | 3.8% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 57 | 2.0% |
| #6 | New York | | 54 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 53 | 1.9% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 53 | 1.9% |
Texas share of Aven's total US births 11.7%
Even split
334 of 2,849 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Aven appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aven? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 2,849 babies named Aven. Today it holds rank #1157 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 182 births.
When was Aven most popular? ▼
Aven was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,374 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Aven most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aven are Texas (334 births), California (299 births), Florida (112 births).
Is Aven a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Aven is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,849 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,655 births.
How long has the name Aven been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Aven since 1921 -- 105 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Aven? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Avery, Avelino, Avett, Aveer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aven's data
- Aven's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,374 total births) through the 2020s (796) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Avens (334 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aven
Nearby Names Like Aven
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aven
Avery Boy
#259 66,880 births
Avelino Boy
#6508 1,057 births
Avett Boy
#3881 770 births
Aveer Boy
#2634 534 births
Aveon Boy
#4267 495 births
Compare Aven side by side: Aven vs Avery Aven vs Avelino Aven vs Avett
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aven: #1157 Unisex Name - 2,849 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aven. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aven draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.