Rising since 2006, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Avangeline since 2006
Babies named Avangeline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Avangeline's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 277 |
| 2020s | 164 |
Meaning & origin
Avangeline is a very modern girl's name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006. As of 2025, it sits at rank 4987, with about 1 in 61,818 babies given the name that year. Its popularity has been steadily rising, reaching a peak in 2023 before a slight dip. The name appears to be a creative blend, combining the trendy 'Ava' with a lyrical suffix. While its origins are uncertain, it fits the pattern of modern invented names that have found an audience among parents seeking a distinctive sound. Avangeline has not yet been recorded in any state's top popularity lists, indicating its niche but growing appeal.
Avangeline is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the early 2000s. It appears to be a blend of the popular prefix 'Ava' and the suffix 'ngeline', echoing names like Angelina or Evangeline, though it has no direct historical or linguistic root. The name is not found in any traditional naming records before its first recorded appearance in 2006.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ava, Angie, Lina, Ella
Sibling names for Avangeline
Names that share Avangeline's style, for a brother or sister.
