Ava
Peaked at #3 nationally in 2016, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ava has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Ava — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3
in 2016
Current rank
#9
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Ava reached its peak popularity for girls in 2016, ranking #3 nationally with 16,347 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5 (2014) to #9 (2024) — a 44% drop.
As of 2024, Ava ranks #9 nationally for girls, with 8,662 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9 | 8,662 |
| 2023 | #8 | 9,724 |
| 2022 | #7 | 11,105 |
| 2021 | #5 | 12,867 |
| 2020 | #3 | 13,197 |
| 2019 | #3 | 14,544 |
| 2018 | #3 | 15,028 |
| 2017 | #3 | 16,015 |
Ava — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2895
in 2004
Last ranked
#12421
in 2023
Years tracked
23
1927–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1927, Ava reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #2895 nationally with 35 babies given the name that year.
Ava hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #12421.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #12,421 | 5 |
| 2022 | #8,381 | 9 |
| 2021 | #8,910 | 8 |
| 2020 | #7,075 | 11 |
| 2018 | #7,669 | 10 |
| 2017 | #6,358 | 13 |
| 2016 | #7,188 | 11 |
| 2015 | #4,905 | 19 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ava most popular?
Ava was most popular in 2016, when it ranked #3 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ava becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ava?
At least 336,608 babies have been recorded with the name Ava in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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