Avenir
2025 SSA
About Avenir
Avenir is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the French word for 'future.' As a name, it embodies hope, possibility, and forward-thinking. While uncommon as a given name historically, Avenir carries a modern, sophisticated feel with its smooth sound and meaningful connotation. It appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with positive associations. The name has gained some modest attention in recent years as parents increasingly look for unique names with optimistic meanings. Avenir's connection to future-oriented thinking makes it especially appealing in contemporary naming trends that favor names expressing aspirational qualities.
Pronounced ah-vuh-NEER.
As of October 2026, Avenir ranked #3855 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3064 for boys in 2013.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,540 | 30 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | #4,415 | 22 | 11.5 |
| 2016 | #3,998 | 26 | 13.7 |
| 2017 | #3,523 | 31 | 16.7 |
| 2018 | #3,538 | 31 | 17.1 |
| 2019 | #4,495 | 22 | 12.3 |
| 2020 | #4,711 | 20 | 11.6 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,887 | 28 | 16 |
| 2023 | #3,295 | 36 | 21 |
| 2024 | #3,888 | 28 | 16.3 |
| 2025 | #3,855 | 28 | 16.4 |