Avynn
A feminine name of modern origin, potentially a variant of Avery.
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Avynn. It is a predominantly female name (95.2% of registrations). The average person named Avynn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avynn births was 2012 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avynn. 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
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
2012
11 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,266
Tracked since 2009
Gender
Gender distribution for Avynn
Avynn leans heavily female at 95.2% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Avynn as a male name
- Ranked #12,266 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2015 (5 births)
Avynn as a female name
- Ranked #15,502 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2012 (11 births)
Popularity
Avynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avynn 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 82 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avynn 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 Avynn 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 Avynn
The name Avynn is a relatively modern invention, first appearing in the late 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it is believed to be a feminine variation of the name Avyn, which itself is a variant spelling of the Welsh name Avan. Avan is derived from the Welsh word "afon," meaning "river."
While the name Avynn does not have a long historical pedigree, it has gained some popularity in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Avynn Rose, a character in the 1992 novel "The Soulcleaver" by Christina White. In this work of fantasy fiction, Avynn Rose was a powerful sorceress and a key figure in the story's events.
Another notable bearer of the name was Avynn McCormick, an American singer and songwriter who released her debut album "Clarity" in 2005. While not a major commercial success, McCormick's music garnered a dedicated following among fans of indie rock and folk music.
In the world of sports, Avynn Crowder was a standout basketball player who played for the University of Kansas from 2006 to 2010. She was a key member of the Jayhawks team that won the Big 12 Conference championship in 2008.
In the literary realm, Avynn Westcott is a fictional character in the popular "Twilight" series of young adult novels by Stephenie Meyer. Westcott was a member of the Volturi, the powerful coven of vampires that enforced the laws of the vampire world in the series.
Finally, Avynn Williams was a British painter and illustrator who lived from 1920 to 2005. While not a household name, Williams' works were exhibited in several notable galleries and museums throughout her career, and she was recognized for her distinctive style and use of vibrant colors.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Avynn throughout history. While not an ancient or traditional name, Avynn has gained a foothold in modern times and has been used by people from various walks of life.
People
Avynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avynn 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
Avynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avynn 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 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Avynn a common name?
We classify Avynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 104 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Avynn was 2012, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avynn is about 11 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 Avynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avynn a female name?
Yes, 95.2% of people registered as Avynn 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 Avynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avynn 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 Avynn 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 Avynn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.