Aavyan
A Hindu masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "descended from Lord Indra".
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the first name Aavyan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aavyan today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aavyan births was 2022 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aavyan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aavyan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
140
~ 1 in 2,448,245 Americans
Peak year
2022
40 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,975
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Aavyan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aavyan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 115 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aavyan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aavyan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aavyans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Aavyan, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aavyan
The name Aavyan is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India. The word "Aavyan" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Avyaya," which means "eternal" or "imperishable." This suggests that the name carries a connotation of longevity and permanence.
One of the earliest known references to the name Aavyan can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. These sacred texts, which date back to around 1500 BCE, contain numerous names that were popular during that time period. While the exact context in which the name Aavyan appears is unclear, its presence in these influential texts highlights its historical significance.
In the 7th century CE, there was a renowned scholar and philosopher named Aavyan Bhattacharya, who hailed from the Indian subcontinent. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of his time and is credited with contributing to the development of various branches of Hindu philosophy, including Advaita Vedanta.
During the medieval period, the name Aavyan gained popularity among the ruling class and aristocracy in certain regions of India. One notable figure from this era was Aavyan Singh, a powerful ruler who governed a small kingdom in the northern part of the subcontinent in the 13th century. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 16th century, there was a renowned poet and mystic named Aavyan Das, who was born in the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. His works, which were primarily devotional in nature, were highly influential and are still widely studied and appreciated by scholars and devotees alike.
Another prominent figure who bore the name Aavyan was a 19th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer named Aavyan Chandra Vidyaratna. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was particularly renowned for his work on the calculation of planetary positions and the development of mathematical tables.
While the name Aavyan has deep historical roots and has been associated with notable figures throughout the centuries, it is important to note that its popularity and usage may have fluctuated over time and across different regions. Nonetheless, its Sanskrit origins and the various historical references highlight its enduring significance and cultural relevance.
People
Aavyan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aavyan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aavyan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aavyan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 140 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aavyan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,448,245 US residents.
Is Aavyan a common name?
We classify Aavyan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 141 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aavyan most popular?
The single biggest year for Aavyan was 2022, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aavyan is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aavyan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aavyan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aavyan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aavyan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aavyan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aavyan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Aavyan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.