Awn
A rare unisex Arabic given name meaning "help" or "assistance".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Awn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Awn today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Awn births was 1974 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Awn. 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 Awn with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Awn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1974
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2019 SSA rank
#8,877
Tracked since 1974
Gender
Gender distribution for Awn
Awn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Awn as a male name
- Ranked #12,340 in 2019
- 5 male births in 2019
- Peak: 2019 (5 births)
Awn as a female name
- Ranked #8,877 in 1974
- 5 female births in 1974
- Peak: 1974 (5 births)
Popularity
Awn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Awn from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Awn 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 Awn 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 Awn
The given name Awn has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "awn," which means "help," "assistance," or "support." The name carries connotations of strength, protection, and dependability.
In the early days of Islam, the name Awn was often given to newborn boys as a symbolic gesture, representing the parents' hope for their child to grow up to be a source of help and support for their family and community. The name is mentioned in several Islamic texts and historical records from that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Awn can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar Al-Tabari (838-923 AD), who documented the life and deeds of a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad known as Awn bin Al-Aas. This companion played a significant role in the early spread of Islam and was renowned for his bravery and steadfastness.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Awn. One such figure was Awn al-Din ibn Hubayra (1180-1239 AD), a renowned Kurdish military leader and statesman who served as the governor of Mosul and played a crucial role in the defense of the region against Mongol invasions.
Another prominent figure was Awn al-Rafidain (1940-2007), an Iraqi politician and statesman who served as the President of Iraq from 1968 to 2003. He was a key figure in the Ba'ath Party and played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape during his tenure.
In the realm of literature, Awn al-Sharif Qasim (1933-2005) was a renowned Iraqi poet and writer who made significant contributions to modern Arabic poetry. His works often explored themes of love, social justice, and the human condition.
Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh (born 1950) is a Jordanian jurist and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Jordan from 2011 to 2012. He has also held prominent positions at the International Court of Justice and the United Nations.
Awn Anwar (born 1981) is a British-born Pakistani cricketer who played domestic cricket in Pakistan and represented the national team in several international tournaments, including the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Awn, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Awn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Awn 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
Awn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Awn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Awn 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Awn a common name?
We classify Awn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% 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 Awn most popular?
The single biggest year for Awn was 1974, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Awn is about 30 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 Awn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Awn a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Awn 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 Awn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Awn 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 Awn 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 Awn as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.