Avon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Avon' has its roots in Old English, meaning 'river'. It has evolved from 'āfen' in Old English to 'Avon' in Modern English. The name embodies traits of natural beauty and fluidity, although it holds no biblical relevance. Its historical usage is tied to various rivers in England, gaining popularity in medieval times. Variants include Avonia and Avonlea, and it is positively perceived today, especially in relation to beauty products.
The name Avon is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Avon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Avon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1678th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1564th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1792nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3451st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6058th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7915th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5745th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3085th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2487th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3258th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9658th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20558th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Avon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Avon"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪvən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name 'Avon' is derived from the Old English word 'āfen', meaning 'river' or 'water'. It is commonly associated with several rivers in England, particularly the River Avon.
Meaning
river
Language Evolution
Afen (Old English), Avon (Middle English), Avon (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Avon gained popularity in England due to its association with various rivers, particularly during the medieval period when many towns and villages were named after local water bodies.
Variants & Derivatives
Avonia, Avonlea, Avonette
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Avon is often associated with beauty and cosmetics due to the well-known Avon Products, Inc., which has influenced its perception positively in contemporary culture.
Famous People
Avon Barksdale (fictional character from 'The Wire'), Avon Cobourne (American football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Avon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Avon"
"Avon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1678th of 7545 | 328 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1564th of 6773 | 367 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1792nd of 7552 | 361 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3451st of 10718 | 142 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6058th of 16616 | 103 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7915th of 24088 | 131 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5745th of 23106 | 185 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3085th of 9107 | 156 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2487th of 9204 | 227 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3258th of 12526 | 251 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9658th of 19264 | 50 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20558th of 27321 | 16 |
Regional Popularity of "Avon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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95.07% 2237th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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48.79% 1392nd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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48.44% 1704th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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54.51% 2831st/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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76.12% 3931st/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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79.30% 3558th/4487 |
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Regional Popularity of "Avon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Avon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Avon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.