Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ava.
National Rank (2025)
#11
All-Time Peak Rank
#3 (2016)
Total U.S. Births
344,097
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Ava Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ava
According to SSA data, Ava achieved its highest historical rank of #3 in 2016. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 18,053 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 52.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ava scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-52.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record18,053Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
24yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:279
1890s:479
1900s:533
1910s:1,401
1920s:1,590
1930s:1,180
1940s:1,346
1950s:4,237
1960s:2,342
1970s:1,319
1980s:1,416
1990s:4,207
2000s:104,539
2010s:155,879
2020s:63,350
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-va
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is a perfect palindrome (spelled the same forward and backward). Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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