Unisex · #1,049 in 2026

Aven

Current Rank
#1,049
Peak Rank
#1,049 (2026)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
+65%
👧 Girl peak #1,552 (2K total)
👦 Boy peak #1,049 (3K total)
👦As Boy Name
1921
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#1049
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
44
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1949
First Year
2026
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#1552
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
34
Years Active

The Story of Aven

As a girl name

Aven first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1949, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 141 Avens were born — ranking #1,552 that year. As of 2026, Aven ranks #3,131 for girls with 51 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 2K Avens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Aven first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1921, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 211 Avens were born — ranking #1,049 that year. As of 2026, Aven ranks #1,049 for boys with 211 births, rising sharply (+65% over the past five years). In total, more than 3K Avens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Aven

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aven is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aven

What does the name Aven mean?
Aven is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Aven in 2026?
In 2026, Aven ranks #1,049 among boys' names in the U.S., with 211 babies given the name that year.
When was Aven most popular?
Aven reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,049 that year with 211 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Aven most popular?
Aven has historically been most popular in Kansas, Wisconsin, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aven.
Is Aven a unisex name?
Yes — Aven is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 36% of Avens assigned female and 64% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Aven?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aven include Hosey, Quenton, Lim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aven

Aven is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Aven's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,049. Use the chart and map above to compare Aven's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.