Avian
Avian is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Bird-like or relating to birds.
Origin and history
Avian is a modern English name derived from the Latin word avis, meaning bird. It gained popularity in the United States in recent decades as a soft, nature-inspired choice for boys. Its usage reflects a modern trend of turning vocabulary words into unique personal names.
Popularity in the United States
1,896 babies in the United States have been named Avian since 1880. It ranks #2950 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1429.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.7 %)
- CA (24.3 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- FL (9.6 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
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 | 40 |
| 1990-2000 | 107 |
| 2000-2010 | 481 |
| 2010-2019 | 754 |
| 2020-2029 | 508 |
Fun facts
- Avian directly comes from the English adjective meaning relating to birds, rooted in the Latin 'avis'.
- The name has seen increased usage in the 21st century alongside other modern nature-themed names.