Ava
girl name#11 in 2025Ava entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #3 in 2016, ranks #11 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#11
rank today
#3
peak (2016)
7,732
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #394 |
| 1890s | #403 |
| 1900s | #464 |
| 1910s | #479 |
| 1920s | #565 |
| 1930s | #619 |
| 1940s | #702 |
| 1950s | #436 |
| 1960s | #660 |
| 1970s | #993 |
| 1980s | #1065 |
| 1990s | #682 |
| 2000s | #49 |
| 2010s | #4 |
| 2020s | #7 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ava has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 335,000 people named Ava are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ava is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ava in 2025?
- Ava ranks #11 among US girl names in 2025, with 7,732 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ava most popular?
- Ava peaked in 2016, reaching #3 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ava with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 8 classrooms will have a Ava.
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