Declining since 2016, #2,998 for girls today.
Popularity of Avonlea since 1990
Babies named Avonlea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 134 |
| 2000s | 191 |
| 2010s | 741 |
| 2020s | 355 |
Meaning & origin
Avonlea entered U.S. baby name records in 1990, but it first emerged as a literary creation in L.M. Montgomery's 1908 novel 'Anne of Green Gables'. The name reached its peak popularity in 2017, when it ranked 2998th, and has since declined. With a 1 in 29,223 occurrence rate in 2025, it remains a rare choice. The name is most frequently given in Pennsylvania and Texas, reflecting a wider distribution across the U.S. Its charm lies in its gentle, pastoral sound and its strong association with a beloved fictional world.
Avonlea was coined by Canadian author L.M. Montgomery for her 1908 novel 'Anne of Green Gables', set on Prince Edward Island. The name combines 'Avon', a river name derived from the Celtic word for 'river', with 'lea', an Old English word for 'meadow' or 'clearing'. Since the 1990s, it has been adopted as a given name, likely inspired by the idyllic setting of the stories.
Where Avonlea is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avi, Lea, Ava
Sibling names for Avonlea
Names that share Avonlea's style, for a brother or sister.
