Avan

Boy name

Avan has been given to 1,051 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It peaked in 2012.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,051

Peak year

2012 (98 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1923

10-year trend

▼ -52%

Gender split

5% girls / 95% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Avan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alanboy

364,389 babies since 1882

Avagirl

344,441 babies since 1880

Evanboy

292,426 babies since 1880

Ivanboy

150,787 babies since 1880

Adanboy

31,624 babies since 1904

Vanboy

31,194 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

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Maxsonboy

1,056 babies since 1916

Jeterboy

1,057 babies since 1912

Laszloboy

1,057 babies since 1957

Atomboy

1,057 babies since 1970

FAQ

How popular is the name Avan?

Avan has been given to 1,051 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Avan peak?

Avan peaked in 2012, when 98 babies were given the name.

Is Avan a girl or boy name?

Avan is primarily a boy name (95% of babies named Avan are boys).

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