April

Rank 530th Girl Name

In 2022, the name April was 530th most popular baby name for girls and 1,042nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 585 babies were named April in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,747 babies in the United States were named April. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named April is around 44 to 45 years old.

The name "April" is not common today.

Nicknames for April include Ape and Apryl.

April Meaning & Origin

April is a feminine name, often associated with springtime, cheerfulness, and new beginnings, as it is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

The name April is described as joyful, artistic and spring-like.

Pronunciation

April is pronounced ap-ril in English. The name April has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about April

  • The name April is shared with the fourth month of the year, which is often associated with spring in the Northern hemisphere and autumn in the Southern hemisphere.

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Geography

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