Avelynn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "wished for child".
Name Census estimates that about 335 living Americans carry the first name Avelynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Avelynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avelynn births was 2016 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avelynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
335
~ 1 in 1,023,147 Americans
Peak year
2016
36 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,199
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Avelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avelynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 243 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avelynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Avelynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Avelynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Utah recorded the most babies named Avelynn, while Utah, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Avelynn
The name Avelynn is a relatively modern invention, combining the Germanic root "Av" meaning "power" or "strength" with the French suffix "-linn" or "-lynn" meaning "small lake" or "pool." Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, when it emerged as a creative blend of traditional names like Avery and Lynn.
While the name itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components have rich etymological roots. The "Av" element is found in many ancient Germanic names such as Averill, Aveline, and Avigail, which were popular among the Anglo-Saxons and Normans. The "-lynn" suffix, on the other hand, has Celtic and French origins, often associated with nature and bodies of water.
One of the earliest recorded instances of Avelynn as a given name can be found in the late 1980s, when it began appearing in birth records and census data in various English-speaking countries. However, it did not gain widespread popularity until the early 2000s, particularly in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Despite its modern origins, several notable individuals have borne the name Avelynn throughout history. One of the earliest was Avelynn Forrester (1896-1972), a Canadian artist and art educator known for her vibrant landscape paintings and her work in promoting arts education in schools.
Another notable Avelynn was Avelynn Jones (1914-2005), a Welsh writer and journalist who documented the lives of working-class women in her novels and short stories. Her works often explored themes of gender, class, and social inequality.
In the field of science, Avelynn Briggs (1925-2018) was a renowned American biochemist who made significant contributions to the study of protein structure and enzyme kinetics. Her research helped advance our understanding of enzymatic reactions and their role in various biological processes.
The entertainment industry has also seen its share of Avelyns, including Avelynn Coyle (1938-2022), an Irish actress best known for her roles in popular television series and films throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Lastly, Avelynn Woodard (1958-present) is a contemporary American author and poet whose works explore themes of identity, culture, and the African American experience. Her poetry collections have received critical acclaim and earned her numerous literary awards and honors.
While the name Avelynn may be relatively new, its components and the individuals who have borne it have left a lasting impact across various fields and cultural spheres, showcasing the diversity and richness of naming traditions throughout history.
People
Avelynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avelynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Avelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 335 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avelynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,023,147 US residents.
Is Avelynn a common name?
We classify Avelynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 337 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Avelynn was 2016, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avelynn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Avelynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avelynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Avelynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Avelynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avelynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Avelynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Avelynn?
Want to know how many people have the name Avelynn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.