Avis
How to say it: AY-viss · /ˈeɪvɪs/
Latin 'bird'; medieval English name revived in 19th century - also known from car-rental brand Avis.
Avis was the 11,741st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are down about 56% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #15,543 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #11,741 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 6 |
| Share of births | 1 in 552,557 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | −56% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #15,543 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Avis peaked in the 1910s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Avis is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
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