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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aven — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Avelynn|Avena
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Aven

◈

AY-ven · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1154
→ Stable
Boy
#1154
Popularity score: 29
→ Stable
Peak
#1149 in 2023
5yr
-5 ranks
Velocity
-5
Birth frequency
5.0 per 100,000 births
Girl
#2923
Popularity score: 19
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2579 in 2020
5yr
+261 ranks
Velocity
+261
Birth frequency
1.6 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1154 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Aven

Popularity score: 29  ·  SSA Rank: #1154

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2923 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Aven

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2923

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-5 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend60

Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.

Uniqueness80

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
NatureCelticIrishUnisex2-syllableWaterModern-ClassicGender-neutral
Character
connection to natural flow
STRONG
High confidence

Aven is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1154 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -5 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1154 · rare
Aven at a Glance
Meaning:Small river or waterway. Derived from Irish 'abhainn' meaning river, suggesting connection to water and natural flow.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1149 in 2023
5yr change:-5 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1154 · Girl #2923
Notable bearers
Aven Moore
American football player
Similar Sound
Evan◈Raven◈Haven◈Wren◈Rowan◈Cavan
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈LeifFinn◈Rowan◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Aven
Wren◈IvyHazel◈Beckett◈Rowan◈Caspian◈PhoebeStellan◈
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→ Stable
Caspian◈
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Leif
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↓ Declining
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Ethan
Celtic · #19
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Aven illustration
Name Intelligence
Aven · Overview
Summary

Aven is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1154 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Aven scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Aven carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
aven.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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