Declining since 2017, #1,548 for girls today.
Popularity of Avalyn since 1932
Babies named Avalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 409 |
| 2010s | 2,336 |
| 2020s | 947 |
Meaning & origin
Avalyn is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1932, but it remained very rare until recently. Its popularity peaked in 2017, after which it began a gradual decline; as of 2025 it ranked 1548th with a 1-in-11,818 birth rate. The name has been somewhat more common in states like Louisiana, Indiana, and Michigan, reflecting its appeal in varied regions. While lacking a traditional etymology, its Ava-and-Lyn formation fits a popular naming trend that has produced many similar coinages over the past century.
Avalyn is a 20th-century coinage, probably formed by combining the popular name Ava with the suffix -lyn, a common pattern in modern English names. It may also be influenced by the French name Aveline, which is a diminutive of Avila, itself of Germanic origin. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1932 and saw a resurgence in the 2010s before beginning to decline after 2017.
Where Avalyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ava, Lyn, Avy
Sibling names for Avalyn
Names that share Avalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
