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Avalon Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Avalon

"An island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2014 👥 4,119 in US
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Meaning
An island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
4,119
Life Path
Number 2

📖 What Does Avalon Mean?

Avalon is an island featured in the Arthurian legend. It first appeared in Geoffrey of Monmouth's 1136 Historia Regum Britanniae as a place of magic where King Arthur's sword Excalibur was made and later where Arthur was taken to recover from being gravely wounded at the Battle of Camlann. Since then, the island has become a symbol of Arthurian mythology, similar to Arthur's castle, Camelot.

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Avalon is an island featured in the Arthurian legend. It first appeared in Geoffrey of Monmouth's 1136 Historia Regum Britanniae as a place of magic where King Arthur's sword Excalibur was made and later where Arthur was taken to recover from being gravely wounded at the Battle of Camlann. Since then, the island has become a symbol of Arthurian mythology, similar to Arthur's castle, Camelot.…

Root Element
Avalon
Core Meaning
"An island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Avalon

A 1
V 4
A 1
L 3
O 6
N 5
SUM 2
2
Life Path
Harmony & Diplomacy
8
Soul Urge
Power & Ambition
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 2 — Harmony & Diplomacy: Cooperative, sensitive, and excellent mediators.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male1%
♀ Female99%

Based on 4,119 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 4,119
Peak year 2014 (158)
First recorded 1907
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Avalon" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~4,119 people named Avalon in the US. Peaked in 2014 with 158 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Avalon?

The Life Path number for Avalon is 2, associated with Harmony & Diplomacy. Soul Urge: 8. Personality: 3.

Is Avalon a boy or girl name?

Avalon is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 1% male and 99% female.

How many people are named Avalon in the US?

Approximately 4,119 people in the United States are named Avalon. The name peaked in 2014 with 158 recorded uses.

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