Rising since 1990, #1,256 for boys today.
Popularity of Aven since 1921
Babies named Aven per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 17 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 17 |
| 1980s | 0 | 20 |
| 1990s | 43 | 70 |
| 2000s | 270 | 550 |
| 2010s | 1,029 | 1,374 |
| 2020s | 308 | 796 |
Meaning & origin
Aven is a modern unisex name that has been rising in popularity since the 1990s. First recorded in 1921, it saw modest use until the late 20th century when it began a steady climb. Its peak year came in 2023, and by 2025 it ranked 1256 nationally, with approximately 1 in 10,811 newborns receiving the name. The name is most popular in Massachusetts, California, and Georgia, reflecting a trend toward sleek, vowel-heavy modern coinages. While its etymology remains uncertain, Aven fits a contemporary naming style that favors short, nature-evoking or surname-like names. Its versatility for any gender contributes to its growing appeal.
The origins of Aven are unclear. It may be a modern coinage, possibly derived from the Old English word 'æfen' meaning 'evening' or from the Latin 'avena' meaning 'oat'. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the name Avis, which itself has debated roots. The name has seen increased use since the 1990s, particularly in the United States.
Where Aven is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aven” around the world
Where Aven lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avi, Ven
Sibling names for Aven
Names that share Aven's style, for a brother or sister.
