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UK girl's name

Avalee

An invented name possibly meaning "little bird".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Avalee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Avalee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.

This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2015 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Avalee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Avalee ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 girls were registered as Avalee.
  • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Avalee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4709

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2015

4 births

Estimated living

15

2026

Meaning

What does Avalee mean?

The name Avalee is of uncertain origin, with no clear consensus among scholars on its linguistic roots or cultural background. Some have suggested that it may be a variant of the name Aveline, which is derived from the Germanic name Avila, meaning "desired one." However, the connection between Avalee and Aveline is tenuous at best.

Another theory proposes that Avalee is a modern invention, perhaps inspired by the word "avalanche" or the name of the French town of Avallon. However, there is little historical evidence to support these claims.

Avalee does not appear to have any documented historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded instances of the name seem to be relatively recent, with no clear evidence of its use prior to the 20th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Avalee is Avalee Josephine Parker, born in 1901 in Mississippi, United States. Unfortunately, little is known about her life or significance.

Another notable Avalee was Avalee Marvine Spears (1930-2015), an American artist and painter from Texas. She was known for her vibrant abstract expressionist works and was a prominent figure in the Dallas art scene.

In the literary world, Avalee Weston (1915-2007) was an American author and poet, best known for her collection of poetry titled "Avalee's Garden" published in 1978.

Avalee Rae Belles (born 1985) is a contemporary American singer-songwriter and musician, known for her folk-inspired acoustic sound and introspective lyrics.

Avalee Jacobson (born 1992) is a Canadian activist and social entrepreneur, recognized for her work in promoting sustainable living and environmental initiatives.

It is worth noting that while these individuals with the name Avalee have achieved varying levels of recognition, the name itself remains relatively uncommon, with no clear historical or cultural significance attached to it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Avalee over time

The chart below shows babies named Avalee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Avalee, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Avalee
01234201520192023

Decades

Avalee by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Avalee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4709 4 1
2010s #5029 11 3

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FAQ

Avalee: questions and answers

How popular is the name Avalee in the UK right now?

In 2023, Avalee was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Avalee most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Avalee in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Avalee?

An invented name possibly meaning "little bird".

How many people are called Avalee in the UK?

A total of 15 babies have been registered as Avalee across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.