Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Avangelina since 2005
Babies named Avangelina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Avangelina is a modern, invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 2005. Its similarity to established names like Evangeline and Angelina gives it a familiar yet distinctive sound. The name reached its peak popularity in 2011, though it has never been common, ranking as low as 13,208 in 2025 with an estimated 1 in 267,878 births. Unlike traditional names with clear etymological roots, Avangelina is a product of 21st-century naming trends that blend popular elements to create new, melodious choices. Its stability in the rankings suggests a steady, if rare, usage rather than a passing fad. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular region or state, reflecting its modern origin.
Avangelina is a 21st-century coinage blending the popular name Ava (possibly of Germanic origin meaning 'life' or 'desired') with Angelina (a diminutive of Angela, from Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger'). It emerged in the United States around 2005, reflecting the trend of creating elaborate feminine names with the popular '-ina' ending.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ava, Angel, Lina, Angie
Variants: Avangeline, Avangelene
Sibling names for Avangelina
Names that share Avangelina's style, for a brother or sister.
