How Many People Are Named Avon?

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

Avon
Very Rare
Old English

Avon means 'river' and has a very rare presence in the US, with just 1,200 people bearing this name, making up 1 in 274,981 Americans. The majority of folks named Avon are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.

~448
Living in US
1 in 739,842
Americans
1948
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
River
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Resolute
7
Life Path Number

Life path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,200
Worldwide Bearers
#78,177
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
86
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
83
🇯🇲 Jamaica
74
🇦🇺 Australia
65
🇳🇬 Nigeria
47
🇨🇳 China
41
🇰🇼 Kuwait
28
🇵🇹 Portugal
28
🇵🇰 Pakistan
25
🇲🇾 Malaysia
20

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
862 (72%)
♀ Female
338 (28%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 72
316
Would be under 30 (14%)
298
Would be 30–60 (13%)
1,709
Would be over 60 (74%)

All 2,323 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: 1948

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
35
International
5

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

📜 Avon Through the Generations

Avon, a name that's been around since 1948 when it peaked with 46 births, has seen a resurgence in recent years, though it remains a niche choice. With an estimated 1,200 people named Avon living today, the name skews heavily towards older generations, with 74% being over 60. This distribution suggests that while Avon isn't a common name, it holds a special place among those who carry it, often passed down through families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Maryland 89
North Carolina 20
New York 11
Missouri 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Avon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Avon's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Avon

How Many People Have the Name Avon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 448 people in the United States currently share the name Avon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 739,842 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Avon a Common or Rare Name?

Avon 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 Avon Mean?

Avon means "river" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Avon in SSA data, approximately 72% are male and 28% are female.

When Was Avon Most Popular?

The name Avon reached peak popularity in 1948, with 46 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 Avon?

Approximately 448 people named Avon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 448. That works out to roughly 1 in 739,842 Americans.

Is Avon a rare name?

Avon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 739,842 Americans has this name.

What does the name Avon mean?

Avon means "river" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Avon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 72% of people named Avon are male and 28% are female.

When was Avon most popular?

Avon peaked in 1948 with 46 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 US448
All-Time Births448
1 in X1 in 739,842
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age72
Peak Year1948
World Rank#78,177
Male %72%
Female %28%

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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.