Avion
Avion is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern coinage, possibly associated with aviation or flight from French 'avion'.
Origin and history
Avion is a modern American name likely created as a blend of classical name elements or inspired by the French word for airplane. It gained visibility in the late 20th century as a rhythmic, inventive choice. In the United States, it sees steady usage as a distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,692 babies in the United States have been named Avion since 1880. It ranks #2496 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1341.
States where it is most popular
- IL (12.9 %)
- NY (11.9 %)
- NC (11.7 %)
- MI (8.4 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 193 |
| 2000-2010 | 783 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,070 |
| 2020-2029 | 610 |
Famous people named Avion
- Avion Carter: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- The name shares its spelling with the French word for airplane, giving it subtle associations with flight and exploration.
- Avion emerged in U.S. birth records in the late 20th century alongside other smooth, liquid-consonant modern creations.