Avon Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAY-von / ˈeɪ.vɒnEnglish; Welsh
Meaning
English: river; Welsh: place name
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Avon is derived from the Welsh word for 'river.' It is also associated with several places named Avon in England, notably the River Avon. The name has been used in various contexts, including geographical and personal names, throughout history.
Trend Summary
The name Avon has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage but no significant trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Avan
International Variants
- Avon (English)
Famous people named Avon
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Avon was first seen in the United States in 1893. Avon has ranked as high as #852 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Maryland, North Carolina, New York, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Avon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Avon (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 26 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 30 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1933 | 29 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 23 |
| 1938 | 17 |
| 1939 | 30 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 23 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 29 |
| 1949 | 25 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 18 |