Avin
18% girls · 82% boys
About Avin
Avin is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'earth' or 'protector', while some consider it a modern variation of names like Alvin or Calvin. In Kurdish culture, Avin actually means 'love'. This cross-cultural name has risen in popularity as parents seek short, strong-sounding names that work well internationally. With just two syllables and a straightforward pronunciation, Avin offers simplicity while remaining distinctive. The name's brevity makes it versatile across cultures, while its soft consonants balanced with strong vowel sounds give it a contemporary appeal for boys. Its rarity in Western countries makes it an uncommon but accessible choice.
Avin is also given to girls, where it ranks #13415 in the US.
Pronounced AY-vin.
As of October 2026, Avin ranked #3960 for boys and #13415 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2308 for boys in 2007 and #11041 for girls in 2005, Nameberry popularity #764 for boys.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,759 | 43 | 22.4 |
| 2015 | #2,922 | 40 | 20.9 |
| 2016 | #2,336 | 56 | 29.5 |
| 2017 | #2,719 | 45 | 24.3 |
| 2018 | #2,752 | 44 | 24.2 |
| 2019 | #2,995 | 40 | 22.3 |
| 2020 | #3,574 | 30 | 17.4 |
| 2021 | #3,659 | 30 | 17.1 |
| 2022 | #4,316 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2023 | #3,564 | 32 | 18.7 |
| 2024 | #3,213 | 37 | 21.5 |
| 2025 | #3,960 | 27 | 15.8 |