Unisex · #2,023 in 2026

Avion

Current Rank
#2,023
Peak Rank
#1,355 (2022)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-27%
👧 Girl peak #3,374 (304 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,355 (3K total)
👦As Boy Name
1976
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#1355
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
42
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1986
First Year
2019
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#3374
Peak Rank
304
Total Count
28
Years Active

The Story of Avion

As a girl name

Avion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1986, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 37 Avions were born — ranking #3,374 that year. As of 2026, Avion ranks #15,532 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 304 Avions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Avion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 132 Avions were born — ranking #1,401 that year. As of 2026, Avion ranks #2,023 for boys with 76 births, falling sharply (-27%). In total, more than 3K Avions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Avion

Phonetically similar names — useful when Avion 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 Avion

What does the name Avion mean?
Avion is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Avion in 2026?
In 2026, Avion ranks #2,023 among boys' names in the U.S., with 76 babies given the name that year.
When was Avion most popular?
Avion reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #1,355 that year with 132 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Avion most popular?
Avion has historically been most popular in Kansas, Connecticut, Wisconsin. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Avion.
Is Avion a unisex name?
Yes — Avion is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 10% of Avions assigned female and 90% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Avion?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Avion include Cleatus, Alder, Demetrice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Avion

Avion is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Avion's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #1,355. Use the chart and map above to compare Avion'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.