Avon, derived from Old English 'Afuna', means 'from the river'. It's an uncommon given name, predominantly used as a surname, that carries a certain unique charm.
The name Avon has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable peak in the late 1940s and early 1950s, reaching as high as 23 births in 1953. However, it has since become less common, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1961 onwards, and even dipping below 5 births per year on several occasions. Overall, Avon has been given to a total of 700 babies over the years covered by these statistics.