Avon
Meaningriver · Welsh
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #907 in 1893
18 babies were named Avon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,088 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
US births per million boys, 1893–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Avon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Avon, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Avon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAvon first shows up in US birth records in 1893, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 132 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1893, when it ranked #907. Today it's #5,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAvon has climbed 1,088 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Avon means “river”.
About the name Avon
Avon is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “river”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-von”. US birth records list Avon for boys from 1893 to 2025, in 114 of those 133 years. Its best year was 1893, when it ranked #907 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.8 | 127,932 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 95,238 girls |
| 1930s | 11 | 88,574 girls |
| 1940s | 10 | 96,246 girls |
| 1950s | 8.3 | 119,904 girls |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 320,513 girls |
| 1970s | 1.3 | 787,402 girls |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,388,889 girls |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 508,475 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 7.6 | 131,086 boys |
| 1900s | 16 | 61,350 boys |
| 1910s | 14 | 70,126 boys |
| 1920s | 21 | 48,054 boys |
| 1930s | 20 | 49,480 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 70,077 boys |
| 1950s | 9.9 | 100,503 boys |
| 1960s | 5.7 | 175,747 boys |
| 1970s | 5.3 | 190,114 boys |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 209,205 boys |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 147,493 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 96,154 boys |
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Avon
What does the name Avon mean?
Avon means “river” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Avon?
Avon has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Avon a boy or girl name?
Avon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Avon?
Avon ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1893 (#907).