How Many People Are Named Avett?

Complete statistics for the name Avett: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Avett
Very Rare
Old Norse

Avett means 'a small stream' in Old Norse, adding a touch of natural charm. With only 789 people named Avett in the US today, it's rare, with just 1 in 418,284 Americans bearing this name. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 795 bearers under 30.

~789
Living in US
1 in 418,284
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Small stream
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Natural Gentle Calm Reflective
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes adventure, freedom, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

795
Worldwide Bearers
#4,967,096
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
789
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
2
🇵🇦 Panama
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
735 (93%)
♀ Female
54 (7%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 8
795
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 795 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Avett Through the Generations

Avett emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2018 with 86 births. Today, the name is almost exclusively held by younger individuals, with all 795 living bearers under 30. This trend reflects its status as a modern, newer-generation name, with no one named Avett aged 30 or older.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 87
Tennessee 20
Georgia 15
Missouri 11
Texas 11
Ohio 10
Alabama 6
Illinois 6
Virginia 6
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Avett

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Avett's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Avett

How Many People Have the Name Avett?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 789 people in the United States currently share the name Avett. That works out to roughly 1 in every 418,284 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Avett a Common or Rare Name?

Avett is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Avett Mean?

Avett means "small stream" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Avett in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.

When Was Avett Most Popular?

The name Avett reached peak popularity in 2018, with 86 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Avett?

Approximately 789 people named Avett live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 795. That works out to roughly 1 in 418,284 Americans.

Is Avett a rare name?

Avett is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 418,284 Americans has this name.

What does the name Avett mean?

Avett means "small stream" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Avett more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Avett are male and 7% are female.

When was Avett most popular?

Avett peaked in 2018 with 86 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US789
All-Time Births795
1 in X1 in 418,284
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age8
Peak Year2018
World Rank#4,967,096
Male %93%
Female %7%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.