Avis Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin/Greek
Gender Distribution:
5% Masculine / 95% Feminine
Meaning:
Avis has uncertain origins but is associated with 'bird' or 'eloquence.'
Meaning of the Name Avis
Avis is a feminine given name of uncertain origin. It has possible roots in both Latin and Greek. In Latin, it can mean 'bird' or 'envy,' while in Greek, it is associated with 'eloquence' or 'voice.' The name has been used in various cultures throughout history and has a poetic and melodic quality. It is a relatively rare name.
Popularity of the Name Avis
The popularity for the name Avis peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 438 births, which ranked number 573 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Avis had the most female births in 1920 with 438, which ranked number 312 out of 5,767 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 17, which ranked number 1,980 out of 4,985 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Avis has increased sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 12 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among females, Avis has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 12 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Avis
- 20 Year Trend of Avis: 71.43%
- 10 Year Trend of Avis: 20.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Avis: 20.00%
Popularity of Avis by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Avis. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Avis in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Avis is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Avis
- Total Births of Avis: 12 (1.84%)
- Female Births of Avis: 12 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Avis over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Avis have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.