Aviano
Of Italian origin, meaning "from Aviano", referring to the town in Italy.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Aviano. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aviano today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aviano births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aviano. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aviano. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,491
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Aviano: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aviano 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 Aviano during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aviano
The name Aviano is believed to have its origins in the Italian language and culture. It is derived from the Latin word "avianus," which means "of or relating to birds." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who had a special affinity or connection with birds, perhaps as hunters, breeders, or traders.
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Aviano was predominantly found in regions of Italy, particularly in the northern areas near the present-day city of Aviano, which is located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. This city likely took its name from the same Latin root, further solidifying the name's Italian heritage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aviano can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned an individual named Avianus in his work "Annals." This suggests that the name was already in use during the 1st century AD in the Roman Empire.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aviano. One of the most famous was Saint Aviano (1631-1763), an Italian Capuchin friar and preacher who was renowned for his charitable works and missionary efforts. He was canonized by Pope Pius IX in 1867.
Another prominent figure was Aviano Tommasi (1758-1836), an Italian architect and engineer who was primarily active in the Veneto region of northern Italy. He is best known for his work on the restoration and renovation of several historic buildings, including the Basilica of Santa Giustina in Padua.
In the world of literature, Aviano Calderari (1708-1786) was an Italian poet and translator from the Veneto region. He is particularly notable for his translations of ancient Greek and Latin works into Italian verse.
Moving into the 20th century, Aviano Fiocco (1887-1967) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and was actively involved in the Italian Resistance movement during World War II.
Lastly, Aviano Tancredi (1923-2003) was an Italian sculptor and artist whose works are prominently displayed in various public spaces and museums throughout Italy, particularly in his native city of Rome.
People
Aviano + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aviano as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aviano: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aviano?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aviano 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Aviano a common name?
We classify Aviano as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aviano most popular?
The single biggest year for Aviano was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aviano is about 3 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 Aviano in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aviano a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aviano 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 Aviano still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aviano 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 Aviano 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 people have Aviano as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.