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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AV-uh-leen /ˈæv.ə.lin/
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: French: hazelnut; Latin: desired
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Avaline is believed to have roots in the Latin word "avis," meaning "bird," which evolved into the Old French form "Aveline." This term originally referred to the hazelnut, as the hazelnut tree is associated with birds in various cultures. The name made its way into English through Norman influence following the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was adopted as a feminine given name.
The transition from Aveline to Avaline likely involved phonetic shifts common in the evolution of names as they were assimilated into English vernacular. Historically, the name Avaline can be linked to various figures and texts throughout the medieval period.
It appears in records from the 12th century, often associated with noble families in England and France. Notably, the name has been borne by several saints, including Saint Aveline, a lesser-known figure in Christian hagiography.
The name's presence in religious contexts contributed to its endurance in medieval society, where names often reflected piety and virtue. Culturally, Avaline carries connotations of grace and delicacy, resonating with the imagery of birds and nature.
This connection to the natural world has allowed the name to maintain a certain charm and appeal throughout the centuries. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Avelina have emerged, further enriching the name's historical tapestry.
The name Avaline, with its gentle phonetics and associations, embodies a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance that has allowed it to persist in various forms across generations.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Avaline was first seen in the United States in 1920.
Avaline has ranked as high as #1375 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Avaline has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Avaline is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Avaline was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Avaline (2022)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Avaline.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |