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Avalyn

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Pronounced AY-vuh-lihn /ˈeɪ.və.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: LakeMedium

In 30 seconds: Avalyn is an English name recorded with the meaning 'lake', and it reads as a soft elaboration in the Evelyn family. The -lyn ending gives it a delicate finish.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLake
U.S. rank (2025)#1549 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births136 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,696

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719322025

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 'lake' meaning links Avalyn to the same water imagery seen in Avalon, while its sound sits squarely among Evelyn-style names. It is a gentle modern formation rather than an ancient name, blending a familiar opening with the popular -lyn close. The result feels both vintage and current.

Spellings like Avalynn and the Eve- forms such as Evelyn and Evalyn show how closely the name shadows that family. Its three light syllables make it easy to say and clearly feminine.

Did you know? Avalyn is a spelling variant of Avalynn, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'lake' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Avalyn — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AvalynnEvalineEvalynEvelineEvelyn

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Avalynn— a listed variation that simply doubles the final n
Evelyn— the established name Avalyn echoes in sound and -lyn ending
Evalyn— a closely related spelling grouped with Avalyn
Avalon— shares the Ava- opening and the watery, lake-linked imagery

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avalyn mean?

Avalyn is usually explained as meaning 'lake' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Avalyn?

It's commonly said AY-vuh-lihn /ˈeɪ.və.lɪn/.

Is Avalyn a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Avalyn?

In 2024, Avalyn ranked #1951 in the U.S. for girls, with 101 births recorded.

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