Ayvion
A unique modern name, possibly derived from Avion or Avian.
Name Census estimates that about 155 living Americans carry the first name Ayvion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ayvion today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ayvion births was 2020 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ayvion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
155
~ 1 in 2,211,318 Americans
Peak year
2020
17 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,046
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Ayvion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ayvion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 86 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ayvion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayvion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ayvion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ayvion
The name Ayvion has its roots in the ancient Celtic language, originating in the region now known as Ireland and Scotland. It is believed to have derived from the Celtic word "avion," which means "little bird" or "small winged creature." This name was popular among the ancient Celtic tribes of Ireland and Scotland, who revered nature and held birds in high regard.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ayvion appeared in various historical texts and records from the British Isles. One notable mention is found in the "Annals of Ulster," a medieval chronicle compiled by Irish monks, which references an individual named Ayvion mac Cellaig, a local chieftain who lived in the 9th century.
In the 11th century, Ayvion of Thetford, an English monk and chronicler, gained recognition for his writings on the history of the Norman Conquest of England. His work, titled "Chronicon ex Chronicis," provided valuable insights into the events of that turbulent period.
Fast forward to the 16th century, Ayvion Carruthers, a Scottish nobleman and diplomat, played a significant role in the negotiations between Scotland and England during the reign of King James VI of Scotland (later James I of England). Carruthers was born in 1568 and died in 1625.
Another notable figure was Ayvion O'Reilly, an Irish poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1635, O'Reilly was renowned for his poetic works in the Irish language, which preserved and celebrated the rich cultural heritage of his homeland.
In the 19th century, Ayvion Maitland, a British explorer and naturalist, made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in various parts of the world. Born in 1810 and passing away in 1876, Maitland's detailed accounts and botanical specimens provided valuable insights into the natural world.
While the name Ayvion has its origins in the Celtic languages, it has been embraced by various cultures and communities throughout history, each adding their own unique touch and meaning to this ancient name.
People
Ayvion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ayvion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ayvion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ayvion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 155 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ayvion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,211,318 US residents.
Is Ayvion a common name?
We classify Ayvion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 156 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ayvion most popular?
The single biggest year for Ayvion was 2020, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ayvion is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ayvion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ayvion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ayvion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ayvion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ayvion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ayvion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Ayvion?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.