Aviv
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "spring".
Name Census estimates that about 911 living Americans carry the first name Aviv. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Aviv today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aviv births was 2024 (56 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aviv. 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
911
~ 1 in 376,240 Americans
Peak year
2024
56 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,040
Tracked since 1976
Gender
Gender distribution for Aviv
Aviv is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 922 total registrations, 704 (76.4%) were male and 218 (23.6%) were female.
Aviv as a male name
- Ranked #3,040 in 2024
- 40 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (40 births)
Aviv as a female name
- Ranked #6,949 in 2024
- 16 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (16 births)
Popularity
Aviv: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aviv from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 316 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aviv remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aviv 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 Aviv during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Avivs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Illinois recorded the most babies named Aviv, while Illinois, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 69 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aviv
The name Aviv is a Hebrew name derived from the Hebrew word "av" which means "spring" or "fresh". It is associated with the month of Nisan, which is the first month of the Hebrew calendar and marks the beginning of spring. The name has been in use since ancient times and has its origins in the Semitic languages of the Middle East.
Aviv is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a reference to the month of Nisan, as well as the ripening of barley during that time. The name is closely tied to the agricultural cycle and the renewal of life in the spring season. It carries connotations of rebirth, growth, and vitality.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aviv can be found in the Book of Exodus, where it is used to describe the month in which the Israelites were commanded to celebrate the Passover festival. The name is also mentioned in the Book of Leviticus and the Book of Deuteronomy in relation to the agricultural festivals and offerings.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aviv. One of the most famous was Aviv Geffen, an Israeli singer-songwriter and musician born in 1973. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Israeli rock music and has released numerous albums and singles.
Another notable person named Aviv was Aviv Kochavi, an Israeli military officer who served as the 22nd Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces from 2019 to 2023. He had a distinguished career in the military and played a key role in various operations and campaigns.
In the world of literature, Aviv Rachman-Yampol was an Israeli author and translator born in 1942. He was known for his works of fiction, poetry, and translations of Russian literature into Hebrew.
In the field of sports, Aviv Bushinian was an Israeli judoka who competed in the heavyweight category. He won a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and was a multiple-time European champion.
Another individual named Aviv was Aviv Sharon, an Israeli businessman and entrepreneur born in 1946. He founded and served as the CEO of the Paz Oil Company, one of the largest energy companies in Israel.
While these are just a few examples, the name Aviv has been used throughout history by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting its significance and connection to the concepts of renewal and vitality in the Hebrew culture and tradition.
People
Aviv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aviv 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
Aviv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aviv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 911 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aviv 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 376,240 US residents.
Is Aviv a common name?
We classify Aviv as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 922 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aviv most popular?
The single biggest year for Aviv was 2024, when 56 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aviv is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aviv a male name?
Yes, 76.4% of people registered as Aviv 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.