Aviyon
A Hebrew name meaning "wish" or "desire."
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the first name Aviyon. It is a predominantly male name (95.9% of registrations). The average person named Aviyon today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aviyon births was 2004 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aviyon. 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
147
~ 1 in 2,331,662 Americans
Peak year
2004
12 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,985
Tracked since 2000
Gender
Gender distribution for Aviyon
Aviyon leans heavily male at 95.9% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Aviyon as a male name
- Ranked #9,985 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2004 (12 births)
Aviyon as a female name
- Ranked #13,365 in 2000
- 6 female births in 2000
- Peak: 2000 (6 births)
Popularity
Aviyon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aviyon from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 65 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aviyon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aviyon 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 Aviyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aviyon
The given name Aviyon has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language, tracing back to the biblical era. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "avyon," which means "poor" or "humble." This name's origin is closely tied to the religious and cultural heritage of the Jewish people.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Aviyon can be found in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Psalms. It is used as a descriptor for those who are downtrodden and humble in spirit. This biblical reference suggests that the name may have held spiritual significance, representing humility and a connection to the divine.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aviyon. One of the earliest recorded figures was Aviyon ben Yehuda, a renowned Hebrew scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the study of biblical texts and his teachings on the Talmud.
Another prominent figure was Aviyon ha-Levi, a 13th-century Jewish philosopher and poet from Spain. He was highly regarded for his works on ethics and theology, which explored themes of morality and the human condition.
In the 16th century, Aviyon ben Shmuel was a respected rabbi and kabbalist from Safed, a city in present-day Israel. He was known for his expertise in Jewish mysticism and his teachings on the Zohar, one of the foundational texts of Kabbalah.
Moving forward in time, Aviyon ben Avraham was an 18th-century scholar from Poland who made significant contributions to the study of Jewish law and tradition. His writings and teachings were widely influential within the Jewish community of his time.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Aviyon ben Yitzchak was a renowned Hebrew poet and author from Russia. He was celebrated for his lyrical works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, and his poetry continues to be studied and appreciated to this day.
These historical figures, spanning across different regions and time periods, demonstrate the rich cultural and religious heritage associated with the name Aviyon. While its origins lie in the Hebrew language and Jewish tradition, the name has transcended borders and eras, leaving an indelible mark on various intellectual and artistic realms.
People
Aviyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aviyon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Aviyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aviyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 147 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aviyon 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 2,331,662 US residents.
Is Aviyon a common name?
We classify Aviyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 148 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aviyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Aviyon was 2004, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aviyon is about 13 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 Aviyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aviyon a male name?
Yes, 95.9% of people registered as Aviyon 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 Aviyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aviyon 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 Aviyon 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 common is the name Aviyon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.