Little bird or desired
Avalene is a rare elaboration of Ava, likely influenced by the suffix -lene as seen in names like Jolene or Marlene. It is often associated with the Latin 'avis' meaning bird, or the Germanic 'aval' meaning strength or desire.
Less common today
Avalene isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,868 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
