Rising since 1987, #3,949 for boys today.
Popularity of Avin since 1959
Babies named Avin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Avin's real moment was 2016.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 20 |
| 1980s | 0 | 16 |
| 1990s | 0 | 51 |
| 2000s | 24 | 299 |
| 2010s | 46 | 471 |
| 2020s | 6 | 182 |
Meaning & origin
Avin is a relatively modern name in the United States, first recorded in 1959. Its rarity and uncertain origins give it a distinctive quality. The name's trajectory has been rising since 1987, and it reached its peak popularity in 2016, when it ranked highest on the Social Security Administration's list. Despite its low overall rank (3949 in 2025), Avin has shown steady growth in usage over several decades, reflecting a broader trend towards unique and less traditional names. The name does not appear in top state data, suggesting its usage is spread thinly across the country rather than concentrated regionally. Its etymological ties, if any, to Sanskrit origin are debated, but many parents may choose Avin for its modern, simple sound.
Avin may derive from the Sanskrit word 'avin' meaning 'friend' or 'beloved,' though this connection is speculative. In modern times, Avin has emerged as a given name in English-speaking countries, possibly as a variant of names like Aven or a shortened form of longer names. Its usage in the United States dates to the late 1950s, with a notable rise beginning in the 1980s.
Sibling names for Avin
Names that share Avin's style, for a brother or sister.
