Avenir is a unisex given name of Latin origin, meaning 'future'. It was coined by French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau for his daughter, Emmeline, whom he named Avenir, which means 'future' in French. The name gained popularity during the 19th century and has been used internationally since then. Its usage peaked in France in the late 20th century but remains relatively uncommon elsewhere.
The name Avenir has seen a steady increase in popularity over time, with the highest number of births occurring in recent years. From 2002 to 2015, the average number of births per year was around 8-14, but this jumped significantly from 2016 onwards, averaging about 30 births per year until 2023.