Avis
boy nameAvis entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1676 in 1913, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1676
peak (1913)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2659 |
| 1920s | #2322 |
| 1930s | #2757 |
| 1940s | #2892 |
| 1950s | #3001 |
| 1960s | #2903 |
| 1970s | #3544 |
| 1980s | #4280 |
| 1990s | #7089 |
| 2000s | #11494 |
| 2010s | #9308 |
| 2020s | #10897 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Avis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Avis alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Avis in 2025?
- Avis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Avis most popular?
- Avis peaked in 1913, reaching #1676 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Avis with classmates?
- Avis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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