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How Many People Are Named Ava?
Estimated people named Ava living in the U.S. today
325,024
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 336,608
- Peak year: 2007 (18,065 births)
- Estimated living today: 325,024
Ava by age group — who carries the name today?
Ava popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ava
Ava has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 336,608 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 325,024 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,052 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Avas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ava in the US?
An estimated 325,024 people named Ava are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ava uncommon — about 1 in 1,052 Americans.
Is Ava a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ava is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Ava most popular?
Ava peaked in 2007, when 18,065 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ava?
Ava ranks #149 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 35 out of 100 (higher means rarer).