Avelina Girl

Popularity: #875 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-veh-LEE-nah /ˌæv.əˈliː.nə/

Origin: Latin; Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Latin: hazelnut; Spanish: little bird; Italian: desired

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Avelina has its roots in the Germanic name "Aveline," which is derived from the Old French diminutive "Aveline," meaning "hazelnut." The name is thought to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "*avala," which is associated with the hazel tree, a symbol of wisdom and protection in various cultures. The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when French influence permeated the English language, bringing with it names like Aveline that were adapted and eventually anglicized to forms such as Avelina.

Historically, Avelina appears in medieval records, particularly in England, where it was used among the nobility and in ecclesiastical contexts. The name is associated with several notable figures, including Avelina of England, a 12th-century noblewoman, and has been referenced in various historical documents and literature throughout the Middle Ages.

The name's presence in texts from this era reflects its acceptance and usage among the upper classes, contributing to its longevity. Culturally, Avelina carries connotations of nature and fertility due to its association with the hazelnut, which has been a symbol of nourishment and abundance in folklore.

The name's gentle sound and connection to the natural world have contributed to its appeal across generations. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Ava or Lina have emerged, further enriching the name's legacy.

Overall, Avelina embodies a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance that has allowed it to endure through the centuries.

Famous people named Avelina

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Avelina Lésper is an art critic and writer best known for her work in contemporary art criticism and her publications on the subject.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Avelina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Avelina was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Avelina has ranked as high as #4351 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New Mexico, Florida, and Colorado.

In the past 5 years the name Avelina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Avelina 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 Avelina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Avelina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 73 73
2024 49 49
2023 57 57
2022 53 53
2021 50 50
2020 37 37
2019 40 40
2018 34 34
2017 42 42
2016 64 64
2015 48 48
2014 35 35
2013 43 43
2012 30 30
2011 34 34
2010 35 35
2009 29 29
2008 32 32
2007 32 32
2006 28 28
2005 28 28
2004 21 21
2003 19 19
2002 17 17
2001 21 21
2000 16 16
1999 7 7
1998 16 16
1997 16 16
1996 14 14
1995 12 12
1994 19 19
1993 11 11
1992 10 10
1991 8 8
1990 6 6
1989 6 6
1988 10 10
1987 12 12
1985 5 5
1984 12 12
1983 11 11
1982 18 18
1981 13 13
1980 9 9
1979 11 11
1978 6 6
1977 9 9
1976 5 5
1975 11 11
1973 8 8
1971 16 16
1970 5 5
1969 7 7
1968 5 5
1967 10 10
1966 5 5
1965 5 5
1963 9 9
1962 6 6
1961 8 8
1960 7 7
1959 11 11
1958 8 8
1957 11 11
1956 10 10
1955 10 10
1954 12 12
1953 9 9
1952 8 8
1951 6 6
1950 10 10
1949 8 8
1948 9 9
1947 10 10
1946 12 12
1945 9 9
1944 15 15
1943 7 7
1942 15 15
1941 17 17
1940 7 7
1939 9 9
1938 11 11
1937 12 12
1936 11 11
1935 9 9
1934 7 7
1933 18 18
1932 21 21
1931 16 16
1930 8 8
1929 16 16
1928 10 10
1927 20 20
1926 8 8
1925 15 15
1924 11 11
1923 11 11
1922 14 14
1921 8 8
1920 10 10
1919 14 14
1918 9 9
1916 6 6
1915 6 6
1914 5 5

Top States for Avelina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 10
56%
TX 8
44%