Avalon
Girl name · Celtic · Latin · Old English
Meaningisle of apples · Celtic
- US rank
- #1,458
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,168 in 1921
147 babies were named Avalon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 196 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1907–2025
US births per million boys, 1990–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Avalon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,929 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Avalon, 147 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Avalon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAvalon first shows up in US birth records in 1907, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 118 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1921, when it reached #1,168.
- Then vs nowAvalon is 2.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 28,409 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 10,929.
- TrendAvalon has climbed 196 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,458. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAvalon is most popular in Oregon, where it ranks #429, followed by Wisconsin (#791) and Arizona (#818). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn Celtic, Avalon means “isle of apples”. Our records link it to Celtic, Latin and Old English roots.
About the name Avalon
Avalon is a girl name of Celtic, Latin and Old English origin meaning “isle of apples”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lon”. US birth records list Avalon for girls from 1907 to 2025, in 80 of those 119 years. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #1,168 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,458, with 147 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesLatin namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5.2 | 191,083 girls |
| 1910s | 2.5 | 406,504 girls |
| 1920s | 16 | 61,805 girls |
| 1930s | 12 | 80,710 girls |
| 1940s | 2.4 | 411,523 girls |
| 1950s | 2.2 | 454,545 girls |
| 1980s | 7.0 | 142,045 girls |
| 1990s | 26 | 38,462 girls |
| 2000s | 59 | 17,085 girls |
| 2010s | 76 | 13,148 girls |
| 2020s | 79 | 12,587 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 1.0 | 980,392 boys |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 310,881 boys |
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Questions about the name Avalon
What does the name Avalon mean?
Avalon means “isle of apples” in Celtic.
What is the origin of the name Avalon?
Avalon has Celtic, Latin, Old English roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Avalon a boy or girl name?
Avalon is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Avalon?
Avalon ranked #1,458 for US girls in 2025, given to 147 babies. Its best year was 1921 (#1,168).