girls' name · peaked 1981

Apryl

Every Apryl since 1942 — 3,148 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.030.050.080.118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1981Girls
Rank 2025
#10,186
among girls
Babies in 2025
9
named Apryl
Peak year
1981
120 babies
All-time total
3,148
since 1942

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
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1905
1900
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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.

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