Total births
1,053
Boys' name · since 1976
Avinash
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 1,053 babies named Avinash, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6281
- among boys today
- 1,053
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
1,053 babies have been named Avinash since 1976, making it today's #6281 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Avinash has been recorded 1,053 times among boys since 1976, currently ranked #6281 nationally and more common than 56% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #6281 among boys today
- 1,053 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Avinash is currently the #6281 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 1,053 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6281
- among boys today
- 1,053
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Avinash vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6281
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Avinash was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
48 babies were named Avinash in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Avinash compares
1,053 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
Avinash's all-time total is 187% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Avinash | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,053 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Avinash's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Avinash splits its recorded history at 2002: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Avinash at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#6,281
Active since
1976
Avinash popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Avinash by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Avinash's strongest decade.
358 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Avinash births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 99
1980s
99 births
- 1990s
1990s
251 births
- 2000s
2000s
358 births
- 2010s
2010s
234 births
- 2020s 92
2020s
92 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 358 births (34% of all-time use).
How Avinash 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 Avinash's total volume
Avinash vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Avinash by state
Where Avinash concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 182 | 17.3% |
| #2 | California | | 82 | 7.8% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 22 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 13 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 7 | 0.7% |
New York share of Avinash's total US births 17.3%
Even split
182 of 1,053 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Avinash? ▼
1,053 babies have been named Avinash since 1976. It currently ranks #6281 among boys. The peak year was 2003 with 48 births.
When was Avinash most popular? ▼
Avinash was most popular in the 2000s decade with 358 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Avinash most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Avinash are New York (182 births), California (82 births), New Jersey (22 births).
How long has the name Avinash been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Avinash since 1976 -- 50 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Avinash? ▼
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 Avinash's data
- Avinash's decade-level peak was the 2000s (358 total births); usage has since declined to 92 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Avinashs (182 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Avinash
Nearby Names Like Avinash
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Avinash
Avi Boy
#842 6,087 births
Avion Boy
#1871 2,692 births
Avian Boy
#2355 1,896 births
Aviel Boy
#1628 1,365 births
Avin Boy
#3116 1,045 births
Compare Avinash side by side: Avinash vs Avi Avinash vs Avion Avinash vs Avian
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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, 1976–2025 (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. "Avinash: #6281 Boys' Name - 1,053 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/avinash. 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 Avinash 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.