Aven
Aven is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fair, beautiful, or referring to the mountain avens plant.
Origin and history
Aven is a short, contemporary name with dual links to nature—referring to the flowering plant mountain avens—and traditional Irish roots related to beauty or fairness. In the United States, it has seen steady growth in recent years as a fresh alternative to names like Avery or Evan.
Popularity in the United States
2,849 babies in the United States have been named Aven since 1880. It ranks #2427 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1194.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.2 %)
- CA (21.7 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 70 |
| 2000-2010 | 550 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,374 |
| 2020-2029 | 796 |
Fun facts
- Mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) are arctic-alpine flowering plants known for delicate white blossoms.
- While historically rare in U.S. birth records, Aven has gained modern traction among parents seeking short, soft surname-style names.