Unisex · #4,711 in 2026

Avett

Current Rank
#4,711
Peak Rank
#1,899 (2018)
Total Babies
788
5-Yr Trend
-49%
👧 Girl peak #11,611 (54 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,899 (788 total)
👦As Boy Name
2009
First Year
2026
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#1899
Peak Rank
788
Total Count
18
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2014
First Year
2022
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#11611
Peak Rank
54
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Avett

As a girl name

Avett first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2014, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 8 Avetts were born — ranking #11,611 that year. As of 2026, Avett ranks #13,584 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 54 Avetts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Avett first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2009, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 78 Avetts were born — ranking #1,899 that year. As of 2026, Avett ranks #4,711 for boys with 21 births, falling sharply (-49%). In total, more than 788 Avetts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Avett

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Avett

What does the name Avett mean?
Avett is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Avett in 2026?
In 2026, Avett ranks #4,711 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.
When was Avett most popular?
Avett reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #1,899 that year with 78 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Avett most popular?
Avett has historically been most popular in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Avett.
Is Avett a unisex name?
Yes — Avett is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Avetts assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Avett?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Avett include Brenner, Jyaire, Mattis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Avett

Avett is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 788 births in the dataset. Avett's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #1,899. Use the chart and map above to compare Avett'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.