UK girl's name
Avaline
Of French origin, meaning beautiful bird.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Avaline is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Avaline popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2013 to 2018. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Avaline. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Avaline ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 girls were registered as Avaline.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Avaline as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Avaline mean?
The name Avaline has its origins in the French language, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is a combination of the Germanic elements "av" meaning "power" or "strength" and "lina" derived from the Germanic name Lina, meaning "tender" or "soft." This juxtaposition of strength and tenderness reflects the multifaceted nature of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avaline can be found in a 12th-century French manuscript, where it was used to refer to a noblewoman from the region of Burgundy. The name gained popularity among the French aristocracy during the Middle Ages and was often bestowed upon daughters of noble families.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Avaline de Montfort (1310-1384) played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. She was renowned for her bravery and leadership skills, serving as a military strategist and advisor to the French king.
The name Avaline also appears in the writings of the 16th-century French poet Pierre de Ronsard (1524-1585), who dedicated several sonnets to a woman bearing this name, likely a member of the French court or a patron of the arts.
In the 17th century, Avaline de Laval (1625-1698) was a renowned French botanist and horticulturist. She is credited with introducing several exotic plant species to Europe and establishing one of the first botanical gardens in France.
Another notable figure was Avaline Durand (1792-1868), a French philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for women's education.
During the 19th century, the name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Canada, where it was adopted by families of French descent or those with an appreciation for its unique and melodic sound.
While the name Avaline is not as common today as it once was, it still holds a special place in the rich tapestry of French culture and history, representing a blend of strength, tenderness, and a connection to the past.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Avaline over time
The chart below shows babies named Avaline registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Avaline, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avaline by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Avaline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5293 | 14 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Avaline
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Avaline: questions and answers
How popular is the name Avaline in the UK right now?
In 2018, Avaline was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Avaline most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Avaline in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Avaline?
Of French origin, meaning beautiful bird.
How many people are called Avaline in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Avaline 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.