Aveon
An inventive name derived from the word "avian", relating to birds.
Name Census estimates that about 498 living Americans carry the first name Aveon. It is a predominantly male name (96.0% of registrations). The average person named Aveon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aveon births was 2008 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aveon. 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.
People living today
498
~ 1 in 688,262 Americans
Peak year
2008
37 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,191
Tracked since 1992
Gender
Gender distribution for Aveon
Aveon leans heavily male at 96.0% of total registrations, but 20 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Aveon as a male name
- Ranked #4,191 in 2024
- 25 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (37 births)
Aveon as a female name
- Ranked #12,363 in 2002
- 7 female births in 2002
- Peak: 2001 (7 births)
Popularity
Aveon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aveon from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 230 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Aveon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aveon 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 Aveon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aveons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aveon
The name Aveon is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language, specifically the Gaulish branch. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "avyo," which means "river" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to refer to individuals who lived near a river or waterway.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aveon can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a Gaulish chieftain named Aveon in his work "Annals." This text dates back to the 1st century AD, indicating that the name has been in use for at least two millennia.
In the Middle Ages, the name Aveon was particularly popular among the Celtic populations of the British Isles. Several historical figures from this period bore the name, including Aveon of Dyfed, a Welsh prince who lived in the 6th century AD, and Aveon the Bard, a renowned poet and musician from the 9th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Aveon experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in France and other parts of continental Europe. One notable figure from this time was Aveon de Montfort, a French nobleman and military leader who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century.
In more recent times, Aveon has been a relatively uncommon name, but it has been used by a few notable individuals. One example is Aveon Gillespie, an American artist and sculptor who was active in the mid-20th century. Another is Aveon Roberts, a Welsh rugby player who represented his country in international competitions during the 1980s and 1990s.
While the name Aveon may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich historical roots and connection to the ancient Celtic world continue to make it a distinctive and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with a strong cultural heritage.
People
Aveon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aveon 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
Aveon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aveon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 498 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aveon 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 688,262 US residents.
Is Aveon a common name?
We classify Aveon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 504 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aveon most popular?
The single biggest year for Aveon was 2008, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aveon is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aveon a male name?
Yes, 96.0% of people registered as Aveon 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.
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.