Avan
Boy name · #3868 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Avan? In official American birth records, Avan has been tracked continuously since 1923, giving it 102 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 28 baby boys were named Avan, placing it at #3868 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2276, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 64,286 boys born in 2025 was named Avan.
Babies named Avan per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 102-year story
Avan first appears in the Social Security records in 1923, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 93 boys were named Avan — good for #1657 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Avan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Avan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Avan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Avan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Avan is most common
State-level data for Avan is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Avan
Statistically, parents drawn to Avan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Adyan, Jeevan, Athan, Nayan, and Idan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Avan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3848 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3793 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3347 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3100 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3497 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3136 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2851 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2893 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2186 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2935 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2276 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2175 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2021 |
| 2012 | 93 | #1657 |
| 2011 | 68 | #1999 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2511 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3551 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4145 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3511 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4520 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3710 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6138 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5271 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6316 |
| 1998 | 5 | #9631 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Avan?
In official American birth records, the name Avan first appeared in 1923 (over 102 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 102 years.
Is Avan a popular boy name?
Avan ranked #3868 among boys in 2025 with 28 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2276.
When was the name Avan most popular?
Avan peaked in 2012, when 93 American boys received the name (ranked #1657 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Avan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 64,286 newborn American boys was named Avan. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.