River
Derived from the Common Brittonic word 'abona', which simply translates to 'river'. It is most famously associated with the River Avon in England, particularly the one flowing through Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Less common today
Avon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,637 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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