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How Many People Are Named Avalon?
Estimated people named Avalon living in the U.S. today
3,708
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 4,119
- Peak year: 2014 (158 births)
- Estimated living today: 3,708
Avalon by age group — who carries the name today?
Avalon popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Avalon
Avalon has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 4,119 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 3,708 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 92,179 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Avalons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Avalon in the US?
An estimated 3,708 people named Avalon are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Avalon very rare — about 1 in 92,179 Americans.
Is Avalon a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Avalon is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Avalon most popular?
Avalon peaked in 2014, when 158 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Avalon?
Avalon ranks #4,411 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 58 out of 100 (higher means rarer).