Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Avien since 2001
Babies named Avien per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 135 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Avien is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2001. It has remained extremely rare, with a peak in popularity in 2022 (though still ranking outside the top 7,000). As of 2025, it ranks 7,194th, with approximately 1 in 155,280 boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory is stable, showing no significant upward or downward trend. Given its rarity, Avien has no recorded top states or strong regional associations. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely follows the fashionable pattern of names like Aiden and Avian, using the popular initial A- sound. Avien carries a modern, distinctive feel for parents seeking a unique name.
Avien is a modern coinage, likely formed from the popular A- prefix combined with the sound pattern of names like Aiden or Avian. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, and its usage remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avi, Ven
Sibling names for Avien
Names that share Avien's style, for a brother or sister.
