Avis Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AY-vis //ˈeɪ.vɪs//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: bird; English: lively

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Avis has its roots in Latin, derived from the word "avis," which means "bird." This etymological origin reflects a connection to nature and the avian world, symbolizing freedom and transcendence. The name made its way into Old French as "Avice," which was a diminutive form, and subsequently entered the English language during the medieval period, particularly in the 12th century.

The transition from Latin to Old French and then to English illustrates the linguistic evolution influenced by the Norman Conquest, which brought many Latin-derived names into English usage. Historically, the name Avis can be associated with various notable figures and texts.

One significant milestone is its appearance in medieval literature, where it was sometimes used in the context of chivalric tales and romances. The name also finds mention in the context of saints and religious figures, although specific historical records are sparse.

In the 12th century, the name began to be used in England, and it was recorded in various forms in documents and registers, reflecting the cultural and linguistic shifts of the time. Culturally, Avis carries connotations of grace and beauty, often linked to the imagery of birds in literature and art.

The name's association with flight and freedom has allowed it to resonate through various artistic expressions over the centuries. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Avice have been used historically, though less frequently in contemporary contexts.

Overall, the name Avis encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted in its avian origins and historical usage.

Famous people named Avis

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Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Avis, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Avis. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Avis was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Avis has ranked as high as #567 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Texas, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Avis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Avis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Avis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Avis.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6 0 6
2024 11 0 11
2023 18 5 13
2022 12 0 12
2021 12 0 12
2020 19 7 12
2019 13 5 8
2018 27 11 16
2017 14 0 14
2016 17 9 8
2015 20 6 14
2014 20 11 9
2013 6 6 0
2012 10 0 10
2009 13 5 8
2008 17 5 12
2007 18 6 12
2006 6 0 6
2005 18 6 12
2004 13 5 8
2003 7 0 7
2002 7 0 7
2001 7 0 7
2000 9 0 9
1999 7 0 7
1998 11 0 11
1997 16 6 10
1996 16 6 10
1995 22 6 16
1994 22 9 13
1993 15 0 15
1992 23 7 16
1991 33 10 23
1990 30 5 25
1989 37 10 27
1988 34 8 26
1987 47 10 37
1986 41 12 29
1985 44 6 38
1984 34 8 26
1983 49 11 38
1982 64 16 48
1981 45 11 34
1980 52 8 44
1979 56 13 43
1978 59 12 47
1977 75 9 66
1976 75 7 68
1975 54 10 44
1974 58 9 49
1973 65 11 54
1972 70 8 62
1971 82 8 74
1970 94 8 86
1969 84 10 74
1968 87 12 75
1967 103 0 103
1966 140 13 127
1965 130 10 120
1964 177 8 169
1963 187 5 182
1962 228 9 219
1961 228 10 218
1960 224 7 217
1959 216 0 216
1958 239 0 239
1957 255 0 255
1956 294 7 287
1955 239 0 239
1954 230 5 225
1953 224 9 215
1952 216 12 204
1951 169 0 169
1950 149 0 149
1949 138 9 129
1948 133 5 128
1947 163 6 157
1946 186 6 180
1945 127 5 122
1944 133 5 128
1943 127 8 119
1942 189 14 175
1941 166 10 156
1940 203 10 193
1939 190 9 181
1938 221 6 215
1937 222 7 215
1936 240 9 231
1935 255 5 250
1934 271 8 263
1933 267 6 261
1932 284 14 270
1931 281 8 273
1930 308 14 294
1929 342 12 330
1928 397 10 387
1927 387 12 375
1926 401 15 386
1925 404 9 395
1924 443 13 430
1923 432 14 418
1922 402 16 386
1921 414 17 397
1920 452 14 438
1919 360 12 348
1918 434 5 429
1917 386 15 371
1916 396 5 391
1915 380 14 366
1914 299 6 293
1913 312 11 301
1912 364 6 358
1911 152 0 152
1910 82 0 82
1909 78 0 78
1908 62 0 62
1907 89 0 89
1906 66 0 66
1905 78 0 78
1904 83 0 83
1903 48 0 48
1902 61 0 61
1901 39 0 39
1900 57 0 57
1899 43 0 43
1898 40 0 40
1897 42 0 42
1896 41 0 41
1895 38 0 38
1894 44 0 44
1893 35 0 35
1892 44 0 44
1891 32 0 32
1890 33 0 33
1889 31 0 31
1888 24 0 24
1887 17 0 17
1886 21 0 21
1885 24 0 24
1884 19 0 19
1883 13 0 13
1882 9 0 9
1881 5 0 5
1880 14 0 14

Top States for Avis (1990)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
GA 5
100%