NAME PROFILE
Avon
Derived from Old English, it means "hallowed island" or "from Hal's island". This name conveys a sense of peaceful independence and spiritual strength, suggesting a person with a serene yet adventurous heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,341 |
| Gender | Male (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 1955 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1919 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MD — 64%NC — 18%NY — 9%MO — 5%VA — 5%
Notable People
Halsey (Singer-songwriter, "If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power") · William Halsey Jr. (Fleet Admiral, naval officer) · Halsey Stevens (Composer, "The Life and Music of Bela Bartok") · Halsey Ives (Art Director, museum founder) · Halsey Hall (Sports Broadcaster, radio personality)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HalHalsySey
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