How Many People Are Named Avis?

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

Avis
Very Rare
Latin

Avis means 'bird' in Latin, making it a charmingly nature-inspired choice. Only 1 in 51,652 Americans are named Avis, making it quite rare. The majority of people named Avis are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.

~1,857
Living in US
1 in 178,486
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bird
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Gentle Compassionate
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,389
Worldwide Bearers
#30,388
Global Rank
🇳🇿 New Zealand
223
🇨🇴 Colombia
187
🇻🇪 Venezuela
127
🇹🇷 Turkey
120
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
114
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
111
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
97
🇳🇬 Nigeria
68
🇵🇭 Philippines
64
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
60

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
453 (7%)
♀ Female
5,935 (93%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
348
Would be under 30 (2%)
1,710
Would be 30–60 (9%)
15,964
Would be over 60 (89%)

All 18,022 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
99
Modern Appeal
1
International
5

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

📜 Avis Through the Generations

Avis has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1920 with 452 births. Today, there are 6,389 people named Avis living in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that Avis is more commonly found among older generations, though it's experiencing a slight resurgence in interest.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 899
Minnesota 770
North Carolina 667
New York 648
Georgia 595
Illinois 544
Wisconsin 490
Michigan 465
Maine 461
Virginia 461

✨ Similar Names to Avis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Avis's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Avis

How Many People Have the Name Avis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,857 people in the United States currently share the name Avis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 178,486 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Avis a Common or Rare Name?

Avis 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 Avis Mean?

Avis means "bird" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Avis Most Popular?

The name Avis reached peak popularity in 1920, with 452 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 Avis?

Approximately 1,857 people named Avis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,857. That works out to roughly 1 in 178,486 Americans.

Is Avis a rare name?

Avis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 178,486 Americans has this name.

What does the name Avis mean?

Avis means "bird" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Avis more male or female?

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

When was Avis most popular?

Avis peaked in 1920 with 452 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 US1,857
All-Time Births1,857
1 in X1 in 178,486
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1920
World Rank#30,388
Male %7%
Female %93%

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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.