Girls name · South Carolina
Ava in South Carolina
Ava was the 7th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 148 babies named Ava that year. Since 1951, South Carolina families have named 4,755 babies Ava.
Popularity over time
Ava in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 6 | 440th |
| 1958 | 8 | 397th |
| 1964 | 5 | 529th |
| 1974 | 6 | 427th |
| 2005 | 98 | 33rd |
| 2012 | 221 | 4th |
| 2018 | 261 | 1st |
| 2025 | 148 | 7th |
Its rank among girls names in South Carolina climbed from 440th in 1951 to 7th in 2025.
The most babies named Ava in South Carolina in a single year was 292, in 2017. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2015.
Across the country, Ava reached its best rank of #1 in Pennsylvania (2006). See Ava in every state →
How popular is Ava in South Carolina?
Ava was the 7th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 148 babies named Ava that year. Since 1951, South Carolina families have named 4,755 babies Ava.
How many babies are named Ava in South Carolina?
In 2025, 148 babies were named Ava in South Carolina. The most babies named Ava in South Carolina in a single year was 292, in 2017.
What is the rank of Ava in South Carolina?
Ava ranked 7th among girls names in South Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2015.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.