How Many People Are Named Avalon?
Complete statistics for the name Avalon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Avalon is a very rare female name, with only 3,743 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 88,172 Americans; most of these people, 79%, are under 30, giving it a modern twist.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 2 symbolizes balance and harmony, suggesting Avalon's people are naturally cooperative and diplomatic.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 4,119 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Avalon Through the Generations
Avalon has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2014 with 158 births. Today, the average age of someone named Avalon is 25, with 3,251 under-30s leading the pack. This younger generation keeps Avalon fresh and relevant, despite its overall rarity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Avalon's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Avalon
How Many People Have the Name Avalon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 338 people in the United States currently share the name Avalon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 980,619 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Avalon a Common or Rare Name?
Avalon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Avalon in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Avalon Most Popular?
The name Avalon reached peak popularity in 2014, with 158 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Avalon?
Approximately 338 people named Avalon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 338. That works out to roughly 1 in 980,619 Americans.
Is Avalon a rare name?
Avalon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 980,619 Americans has this name.
What does the name Avalon mean?
The meaning and origin of Avalon are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Avalon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Avalon are male and 99% are female.
When was Avalon most popular?
Avalon peaked in 2014 with 158 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.