Aviv
Aviv is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Springtime, barley stage, or renewal.
Origin and history
Aviv is a Hebrew masculine given name meaning 'spring' or 'renewal'. It is widely used in Israel and has seen steady, modern usage in the United States. It is also associated with the month of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar.
Popularity in the United States
741 babies in the United States have been named Aviv since 1880. It ranks #3935 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1727.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.7 %)
- NY (43.8 %)
- IL (2.5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 156 |
| 2010-2019 | 227 |
| 2020-2029 | 200 |
Famous people named Aviv
- Aviv Geffen: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- The city of Tel Aviv derives its name from the Hebrew translation of Theodor Herzl's book title 'Altneuland', meaning 'Hill of Spring'.
- In ancient agricultural terms, 'aviv' marked the specific stage of crop growth necessary for setting the biblical calendar year.