Avion

Avion - A very unique male name

Avion appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #2859. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Avion and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Avion? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Avion. The baby boy name Avion was given to 30 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2091 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 48,876 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Avion peaked in popularity 12 years ago in 2014 on position 1262.

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Avion is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Avion is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,123 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,099.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Avion is where you live.

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Avion origin and meaning

Modern American, French word

Uncertain — probably from French avion, 'airplane,' used as a name in the US, though a purely invented coinage built on the A- prefix is also possible

Avion appears in US data from 1997 and rose through the 2000s, peaking in 2022 before dropping back. The French word for airplane is the usual explanation, but the name's actual coinage is not documented. It should be treated as a modern creation with a plausible, unproven source.

Origin uncertain

Avion is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Avion, pop culture references for the name Avion and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Avion

We've found the following names that sound similar to Avion, sorted by popularity.

Avyaan / Aven / Avyan / Avian / Ayven / Avan / Avin / Affan / Avon / Aiven /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Avion

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Avion a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Avion?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AY-vee-on · /ˈeɪviɑn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Avi

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1997, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Avion is picked for a sleek, airborne sound unlike any traditional name.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation varies ('AY-vee-on' vs 'ah-vee-OHN'), and the French-word origin is a guess, not a fact