Avalyn
How to say it: AV-uh-lin · /ˈævəlɪn/
Modern blend of Avalon (Celtic isle of legend) and the suffix -lyn; enchanted island combined with the popular -lyn ending.
Avalyn was the 558th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 136 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 36% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #723 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #558 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 136 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,351 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −36% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #723 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent creation, Avalyn found its height in the 2010s. It lingers near that level but is likely to soften a bit ahead.
What goes with it
Breezy and gentle with soft flowing sounds and a creative spirit. Ava serves as a nickname and Maelynn shares its style.
Parents who love Avalyn also love
Nicknames
- Ava
- Avie
- Lynn
Honouring a Avalyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Avalyn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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