Aven
How to say it: AY-ven · /ˈeɪvən/
Possibly from Hebrew or used as a modern nature-adjacent coinage; no single fixed established etymology.
Aven was the 903rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 206 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are up about 10% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #886 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #903 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 206 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,511 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | +10% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #886 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Past its high in the 2010s, Aven remains close to that level. The next few years look set to bring growth again.
What goes with it
Light and airy with soft breathiness throughout. Aspen carries a similar feeling.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aven is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
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