Avant
Avant is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Forward, before, or ahead.
Origin and history
Avant is a rare male given name derived from the French word meaning 'before' or 'forward'. In contemporary U.S. usage, it is often chosen for its modern, forward-thinking vocabulary sound or as a transfer of the surname Avant. It remains a unique choice in the United States, given to around 60 boys between 2020 and 2025.
Popularity in the United States
642 babies in the United States have been named Avant since 1880. It ranks #4034 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.4 %)
- CA (20.7 %)
- PA (16.2 %)
- IL (10.8 %)
- NJ (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 366 |
| 2010-2019 | 210 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Fun facts
- The name directly reflects the French preposition and adverb 'avant', rooted in Late Latin 'abante'.
- Fewer than 700 boys have been recorded with the first name Avant in the U.S. since 1880.