Avalon
Pronunciation: [ AV-uhl-ahn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Avalon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 54 babies have been named Avalon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Avalon is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,464 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,464
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Avalon
Avalon is a boy name .
Is Avalon a boy or girl name? Avalon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,464 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,612. Avalon is more commonly used as a girl name.
Avalon is currently ranked #8,464 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Avalon include Ava, Aval, Avaly, Avalie, Avy, Avie, and Avakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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