Avelyn
Every Avelyn since 2002 — 1,092 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avelyn
Avelyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,651 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 1,092 American babies have been named Avelyn. Its peak came in 2016, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Avelyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avelyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,651 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,971 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,993 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,492 |
| 2021 | 49 | #3,255 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,785 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,181 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,873 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,405 |
| 2016 | 91 | #2,131 |
| 2015 | 81 | #2,298 |
| 2014 | 78 | #2,357 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,631 |
| 2012 | 71 | #2,549 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,913 |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,631 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,882 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,663 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,549 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,529 |
| 2005 | 26 | #4,975 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,339 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,456 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,362 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avelyn in 2025?
Avelyn ranked #3,651 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avelyn?
1,092 babies have been named Avelyn in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avelyn most popular?
Avelyn peaked in 2016, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Avelyn a boy or girl name?
Avelyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avelyn rising or falling?
Avelyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.