Total births
1,641
Unisex name · since 1893
Avon
Since 1893, U.S. Social Security records show 1,641 babies named Avon, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5253
- among boys today
- 1,641
- born since 1893
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Avon currently ranks #5253 among unisex names in America, with 1,641 babies recorded since 1893.
Social Security Administration records show Avon recorded 1,641 times among boys since 1893, holding rank #5253 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1893 to 2025.
- #5253 among boys today
- 1,641 born since 1893
- 1920s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Avon is currently the #5253 unisex name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 1,641 born since 1893, peaking in the 1920s.
- #5253
- among boys today
- 1,641
- born since 1893
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Avon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5253
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Avon was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
32 babies were named Avon in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Avon compares
1,641 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Avon's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Avon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,641 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Avon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Avon's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1902, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Avon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#5,253
Active since
1893
Avon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1893–2025
- Peak year (1921)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 133 years of records
Avon popularity over time - girls
700 total births recorded since 1914 (Avon as girls' name)
Avon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Avon's strongest decade.
229 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Avon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 22
1900s
22 births
- 1910s
1910s
115 births
- 1920s
1920s
229 births
- 1930s
1930s
213 births
- 1940s
1940s
211 births
- 1950s
1950s
199 births
- 1960s
1960s
111 births
- 1970s 87
1970s
87 births
- 1980s 88
1980s
88 births
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s 87
2000s
87 births
- 2010s
2010s
127 births
- 2020s
2020s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 229 births (14% of all-time use).
How Avon 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 Avon's total volume
Avon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Avon by state
Where Avon concentrates geographically, total births since 1893
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | | 89 | 5.4% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 20 | 1.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.3% |
Maryland share of Avon's total US births 5.4%
Even split
89 of 1,641 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Avon? ▼
Since 1893, Social Security records show 1,641 babies named Avon. Today it holds rank #5253 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 32 births.
When was Avon most popular? ▼
Avon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 229 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Avon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Avon are Maryland (89 births), North Carolina (20 births), New York (11 births).
Is Avon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Avon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,641 births, and as a girl's name it has 700 births.
How long has the name Avon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Avon since 1893 -- 133 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Avon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Avonte, Avory, Avontae, Avondre, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Avon's data
- Avon's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (229 total births) through the 2020s (108) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Maryland records the most Avons (89 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maryland 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 Avon
Nearby Names Like Avon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Avon
Avonte Boy
506 births
Avory Boy
#9326 363 births
Avontae Boy
#7468 268 births
Avondre Boy
152 births
Avonta Boy
31 births
Compare Avon side by side: Avon vs Avonte Avon vs Avory Avon vs Avontae
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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, 1893–2025 (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. "Avon: #5253 Unisex Name - 1,641 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/avon. 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 Avon 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.