Total births
1,045
Unisex name · since 1959
Avin
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 1,045 babies named Avin, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3116
- among boys today
- 1,045
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Avin currently ranks #3116 among unisex names in America, with 1,045 babies recorded since 1959.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Avin has been recorded 1,045 times among boys since 1959, currently ranked #3116 nationally and more common than 78% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2025.
- #3116 among boys today
- 1,045 born since 1959
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Avin is currently the #3116 unisex name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 1,045 born since 1959, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3116
- among boys today
- 1,045
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Avin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3116
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Avin was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
56 babies were named Avin in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Avin compares
1,045 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Avin's all-time total is 185% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Avin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,045 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 23 | 22,252 |
Avin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Avin's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Avin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#3,116
Active since
1959
Avin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Avin popularity over time - girls
76 total births recorded since 2001 (Avin as girls' name)
Avin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Avin's strongest decade.
471 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Avin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
299 births
- 2010s
2010s
471 births
- 2020s 182
2020s
182 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 471 births (45% of all-time use).
How Avin 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 Avin's total volume
Avin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Avin by state
Where Avin concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 81 | 7.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 56 | 5.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Utah | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Washington | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Avin's total US births 7.8%
Even split
81 of 1,045 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Avin? ▼
Since 1959, Social Security records show 1,045 babies named Avin. Today it holds rank #3116 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 56 births.
When was Avin most popular? ▼
Avin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 471 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Avin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Avin are California (81 births), Texas (56 births), New York (16 births).
Is Avin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Avin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,045 births, and as a girl's name it has 76 births.
How long has the name Avin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Avin since 1959 -- 67 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Avin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Avi, Avion, Avian, Aviel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Avin's data
- Avin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (471 total births) through the 2020s (182) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Avins (81 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Avin
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1959–2025 (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. "Avin: #3116 Unisex Name - 1,045 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/avin. 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 Avin 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 July 2026.