Avalyn is a modern American compound name combining Ava (from the Latin avis meaning bird, or as a short form of Eve meaning life) with the -lyn suffix (from the Welsh llyn meaning pool). Read more about the origin of this name below ↓
Avalyn is a modern American compound name combining Ava (from the Latin avis meaning bird, or as a short form of Eve meaning life) with the -lyn suffix (from the Welsh llyn meaning pool). The Avalyn spelling emerged in the 2010s alongside the broader American trend of -lyn ending compound feminine names like Adalyn, Madelyn, and Brooklyn. Avalyn peaked in 2017 and represents the contemporary practice of crafting fresh feminine names from popular roots.
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Root name
The root form of Avalyn is
Ava + Lyn — meaning Bird, life; pool.
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Modern usage
Avalyn remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Avalyn?
2017peak year
Avalyn's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Avalyn is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #1,220) with about 214 babies named Avalyn each year. At its height in 2017, Avalyn reached #906 nationally — 295 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. In all, around 3,560 babies have been registered as Avalyn since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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