Apryl
Every Apryl since 1942 — 3,148 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Apryl
Apryl is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,186 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 3,148 American babies have been named Apryl. Its peak came in 1981, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Apryl stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Apryl year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,186 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,424 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,407 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,483 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,203 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,767 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,633 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,831 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,680 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,857 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,153 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,343 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,420 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,494 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,473 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,250 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,338 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,901 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,826 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,476 |
| 2005 | 26 | #4,970 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,396 |
| 2003 | 25 | #4,958 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,664 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,554 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,273 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,593 |
| 1990 | 72 | #1,925 |
| 1985 | 72 | #1,632 |
| 1980 | 108 | #1,217 |
| 1975 | 50 | #1,839 |
| 1970 | 55 | #1,681 |
| 1965 | 23 | #2,546 |
| 1960 | 24 | #2,436 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,101 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,046 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Apryl in 2025?
Apryl ranked #10,186 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Apryl?
3,148 babies have been named Apryl in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Apryl most popular?
Apryl peaked in 1981, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Apryl a boy or girl name?
Apryl is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Apryl rising or falling?
Apryl is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.