Declining since 2022, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Avy since 1913
Babies named Avy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 150 |
| 2010s | 184 |
| 2020s | 114 |
Meaning & origin
Avy is an uncommon name with a modern feel, first appearing in U.S. records in 1913. Its popularity peaked in 2017, though it has never been widely used. As of 2025, it ranks 7885, with only about 1 in 123636 newborns receiving the name. In recent years, its usage has been falling since 2022. The name is most often given to girls, and its origins remain uncertain, likely a creative variant or diminutive of more established names like Ava or Avery. Despite its rarity, Avy carries a simple, melodic sound that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding name.
Avy is a relatively modern name likely derived as a short form or variant of names such as Ava or Avery. It may also be a respelling of Avy from other origins, but its specific derivation is unclear. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the early 20th century.
“Avy” around the world
Where Avy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Avi
Sibling names for Avy
Names that share Avy's style, for a brother or sister.
