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Avalon

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Pronounced AV-uh-lon /ˈæv.ə.lɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arthurian legend's island of Avalon, derived from a Celtic/Welsh root for 'apple' ('afal'), hence 'isle of apples'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Avalon is the legendary Arthurian island, its name from a Celtic and Welsh root for 'apple', giving the sense 'isle of apples'.
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Origin MediumWelsh, English
MeaningFrom Arthurian legend's island of Avalon, derived from a Celtic/Welsh root for 'apple' ('afal'), hence 'isle of apples'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1459 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births147 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,212

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419072025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name belongs to myth: Avalon is the island of Arthurian legend, where the wounded king is carried. Its meaning rests on a Celtic and Welsh root for 'apple', 'afal', so the place reads as the 'isle of apples'. As a given name it carries that legendary, orchard-island image.

The three rolling syllables give Avalon a dreamy, storybook sound that suits its origin in romance and legend.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Avalon is 'apple', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Avalon — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avalon mean?

Avalon is usually explained as meaning 'apple' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Avalon?

It's commonly said AV-uh-lon /ˈæv.ə.lɑn/.

Is Avalon a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Avalon is used as a girl name.

How popular is Avalon?

In 2024, Avalon ranked #1602 in the U.S. for girls, with 130 births recorded.

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