A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Avie since 1883
Babies named Avie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2023, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Avie's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 46 |
| 1890s | 85 |
| 1900s | 101 |
| 1910s | 170 |
| 1920s | 178 |
| 1930s | 104 |
| 1940s | 82 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 403 |
| 2020s | 350 |
Meaning & origin
Avie is a short, vintage-style name that has been in recorded use since 1883, with a clear revival trajectory. Its peak year was 1884, which aligns with the era of elaborate Victorian names. Since 1993, Avie has been on a steady rise, reflecting the modern trend toward antique names. The name is most common in Tennessee, California, and Texas. With a rank of 3,211 in 2025 and a ratio of 1 in 32,801 births, Avie remains rare but is climbing. Its simplicity and soft sound make it appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both historic and fresh.
Avie is likely a diminutive or nickname form of names like Ava, which itself has disputed origins (possibly from Latin avis 'bird' or a Germanic element meaning 'desired'). It may also be a variant of the medieval name Avis. The name saw modest use in the late 19th century, particularly in the 1880s, and has been rising again since the 1990s.
Where Avie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Avie” around the world
Where Avie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Avy
Sibling names for Avie
Names that share Avie's style, for a brother or sister.
