Avy
A given name of unknown origin, potentially derived from the French feminine name Aveline.
Name Census estimates that about 453 living Americans carry the first name Avy. It is a predominantly female name (96.5% of registrations). The average person named Avy today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avy births was 2017 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avy. 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 Avy with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
453
~ 1 in 756,632 Americans
Peak year
2017
27 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2009 SSA rank
#5,958
Tracked since 1913
Census
Avy in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 522 people with the first name Avy, which placed it at #19,970 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#19,970
National first-name rank
People counted
522
522 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
44.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Avy
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Avy is White at 44.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (30.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (11.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Avy described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Avy at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White44.8% · 234
- Hispanic or Latino30.5% · 159
- Asian and Pacific Islander11.5% · 60
- Black or African American6.9% · 36
- Two or more races4.8% · 25
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 8
Gender
Gender distribution for Avy
Avy leans heavily female at 96.5% of total registrations, but 16 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Avy as a male name
- Ranked #12,677 in 2009
- 5 male births in 2009
- Peak: 2004 (6 births)
Avy as a female name
- Ranked #5,958 in 2024
- 20 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (27 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Avy leans strongly female. 449 people counted with this name were female (85.7%), compared with 75 male bearers (14.3%).
Popularity
Avy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avy from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 184 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Avy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avy 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 Avy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Avys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Avy
The name Avy finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, dating back to ancient India and the Vedic period. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Avya," which means "infallible" or "invincible." This connection to strength and resilience has shaped the name's meaning and appeal throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avy can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, where it was mentioned as a name bestowed upon warriors and revered individuals. The name's association with valor and bravery likely stemmed from these early references.
In the 5th century BCE, the name gained prominence with the birth of Avy Ravanputra, a renowned philosopher and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. His teachings and writings on ethics and morality had a profound impact on the region's intellectual landscape.
Moving forward in time, the name Avy appeared in various historical records throughout the Middle Ages. One notable figure was Avy Shastri, a 12th-century mathematician and astronomer from the Indian region of present-day Rajasthan. Shastri's contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly his work on the calculation of planetary positions, earned him widespread recognition.
During the Mughal era in India, the name Avy gained further popularity. Avy Khan, a military commander under the reign of Emperor Akbar in the 16th century, was renowned for his strategic brilliance and leadership on the battlefield.
In more recent history, Avy Ranjan, an Indian freedom fighter and activist born in 1895, played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule. His unwavering dedication to the cause and his tireless efforts to promote non-violent resistance have cemented his place in India's history.
It is worth noting that the name Avy has also been adopted in various cultures and languages beyond its Sanskrit roots. For instance, in the Persian language, the name Avy has a similar pronunciation and spelling, though its meaning may differ slightly.
Throughout its long and storied history, the name Avy has been associated with strength, resilience, and intellectual prowess. From ancient warriors and scholars to modern-day activists and leaders, individuals bearing this name have left an indelible mark on their respective fields and societies.
People
Avy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avy 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
Avy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 453 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avy 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 756,632 US residents.
Is Avy a common name?
We classify Avy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 463 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avy most popular?
The single biggest year for Avy was 2017, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avy is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Avy in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 522 people with the name Avy, or 0.17 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #19,970 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Avy in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Avy?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Avy leans strongly female. 449 people counted with this name were female (85.7%), compared with 75 male bearers (14.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Avy?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Avy is White at 44.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (30.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (11.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Avy most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Avy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 44.8% (234 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Avy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avy a female name?
Yes, 96.5% of people registered as Avy in the SSA data are female. 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 Avy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avy 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 Avy 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.
How many people share the name Avy?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.