Avery

Rank 26th Girl Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Avery was 26th most popular baby name for girls and 41st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 7,883 babies were named Avery in the United States. The gender distribution for "Avery" is 79% female and 21% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 426 babies in the United States were named Avery. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 6.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Avery is around 13 to 15 years old.

The name "Avery" is relatively common.

Nicknames for Avery include Avi and Ave.

Avery Meaning & Origin

Avery, with Old English roots, means "ruler of the elves," implying wisdom, mystique and gentle authority.

The name Avery is described as energetic, intellectually curious and innovative.

Pronunciation

Avery is pronounced ah-ve-ree in English. The name Avery has 5 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Avery

  • The name Avery is used for both boys and girls. It's among the few names that maintain popularity for both genders.

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Geography

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