Avid
Pronunciation: [ AV-uhd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Avid first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 232 babies have been named Avid in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Avid is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,681 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,681
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis