Avan
Avan is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Water; associated with the eighth month of the ancient Persian calendar.
Origin and history
Avan is a masculine given name of Persian origin, associated with the ancient Persian calendar month corresponding to water. It also appears as a modern variation of Celtic or Hebrew names like Evan or Avon in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it is a relatively rare given name that has seen steady, low-level usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
994 babies in the United States have been named Avan since 1880. It ranks #3688 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1728.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.6 %)
- TX (31 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
- OH (4.1 %)
- PA (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 8 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 165 |
| 2010-2019 | 582 |
| 2020-2029 | 199 |
Famous people named Avan
- Avan Jogia: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- In Iranian tradition, Aban (or Avan) is the eighth month of the solar Hijri calendar, traditionally associated with waters and rain.
- It shares visual and phonetic similarities with the Welsh name Evan and the river name Avon, making it attractive to diverse cultures.