Avon
Avon is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
River.
Origin and history
Avon is a name of Celtic origin derived from the Brythonic word for 'river'. It also functions as a habitational place name in England and Scotland. In the United States, it has been used moderately over the decades, remaining a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,641 babies in the United States have been named Avon since 1880. It ranks #3125 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1819.
States where it is most popular
- MD (71.2 %)
- NC (16 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- MO (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 115 |
| 1920-1930 | 229 |
| 1930-1940 | 213 |
| 1940-1950 | 211 |
| 1950-1960 | 199 |
| 1960-1970 | 111 |
| 1970-1980 | 87 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 38 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 127 |
| 2020-2029 | 108 |
Famous people named Avon
- Avon Long: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Proto-Celtic word *abona, meaning river, which is the source of several rivers named Avon in Great Britain.
- William Shakespeare is famously referred to as the 'Bard of Avon' after his birthplace on the River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon.