A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Avelino since 1915
Babies named Avelino per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1999, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Avelino's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 90 |
| 1930s | 90 |
| 1940s | 89 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 97 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 114 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Avelino is a Romance-language name with deep roots in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian naming traditions, derived from the Latin Avellinus meaning 'wished for.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1915 and reached its peak popularity in 1925, a time when many European-derived names were at their height. After declining for decades, Avelino has been rising again since 2007, reflecting a broader revival of vintage names. In 2025 it ranked 8,910 with a frequency of 1 in 213,510 births. While it never ranked among the top 1,000 nationally, its consistent use across generations shows enduring cultural loyalty. The name's gentle sound and meaningful etymology make it a choice that honors heritage while feeling distinctive.
Avelino is a Romance-language form of the Latin name Avellinus, itself a diminutive of the Roman family name Avellius. The name is traditionally associated with the Spanish and Portuguese Avelino and the Italian Avelino, all deriving from the Latin root 'aveo' meaning 'to desire' or 'to wish for.' The name gained modest popularity in Iberian communities and among Italian immigrants in the Americas, particularly in the early 20th century.
“Avelino” around the world
Where Avelino lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ave, Lino, Veli
Sibling names for Avelino
Names that share Avelino's style, for a brother or sister.
