Avalon

Avalon is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 130 girls in the United States.

Avalon at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Avalon

Avalon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Avalon first appears in Social Security records in 1907. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1169 in 1921, and in 2024 130 babies received the name — 4,065 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Avalon in US records

First recorded (US)
1907
Best US rank
#1169 in 1921
Peak year
2014
Babies named Avalon in 2024
130
Total since 1880
4,065

Avalon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1594 in 2000
Babies named Avalon in 2025
12
Total since 1996
211

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Avalon mean?

The meaning of Avalon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Avalon a boy or girl name?

Avalon is a girl name. In 2024, 130 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Avalon?

Avalon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Avalon?

Avalon first appears in US records in 1907. Its best-ever ranking was #1169 in 1921, and 130 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].