Avery
From Anglo-Norman Averay, Auveray, Alverey, from Latin Alveredus, Aluredus, from Old English Ælfræd, from ælf (“elf”) and ræd (“counsel”).
Every Avery since 1880 — 236,886 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avery
Avery is a top-50 name for girls in the United States, ranked #37 in 2025 with 5,267 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 236,886 American babies have been named Avery — about 72% girls and 28% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 11,861 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Avery stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avery year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,267 | #37 | 1,156 | #291 |
| 2024 | 5,658 | #31 | 1,353 | #259 |
| 2023 | 5,879 | #29 | 1,462 | #241 |
| 2022 | 6,251 | #26 | 1,663 | #221 |
| 2021 | 6,815 | #19 | 1,808 | #210 |
| 2020 | 6,747 | #19 | 1,794 | #211 |
| 2019 | 7,350 | #18 | 1,934 | #204 |
| 2018 | 8,099 | #16 | 2,117 | #190 |
| 2017 | 8,237 | #14 | 2,200 | #181 |
| 2016 | 8,774 | #16 | 2,125 | #188 |
| 2015 | 9,356 | #16 | 2,218 | #188 |
| 2014 | 9,578 | #14 | 2,283 | #186 |
| 2013 | 9,185 | #12 | 2,052 | #196 |
| 2012 | 8,319 | #13 | 2,019 | #187 |
| 2011 | 7,346 | #18 | 1,792 | #201 |
| 2010 | 6,677 | #23 | 1,697 | #211 |
| 2009 | 6,301 | #32 | 1,633 | #223 |
| 2008 | 5,829 | #38 | 1,748 | #216 |
| 2007 | 5,386 | #48 | 1,742 | #221 |
| 2006 | 5,254 | #52 | 1,794 | #211 |
| 2005 | 4,654 | #67 | 1,662 | #215 |
| 2004 | 4,044 | #77 | 1,523 | #225 |
| 2003 | 3,687 | #89 | 1,596 | #219 |
| 2002 | 2,589 | #132 | 1,387 | #245 |
| 2001 | 2,131 | #152 | 1,401 | #242 |
| 2000 | 1,831 | #176 | 1,370 | #245 |
| 1995 | 542 | #465 | 1,195 | #241 |
| 1990 | 250 | #803 | 387 | #492 |
| 1985 | 85 | #1,459 | 259 | #546 |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,098 | 229 | #570 |
| 1975 | 30 | #2,568 | 218 | #545 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,442 | 171 | #621 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,557 | 206 | #537 |
| 1960 | 23 | #2,518 | 189 | #567 |
| 1955 | 22 | #2,342 | 138 | #632 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,443 | 81 | #761 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,473 | 79 | #677 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,750 | 85 | #654 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,747 | 64 | #771 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,687 | 103 | #599 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,792 | 101 | #629 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,274 | 113 | #588 |
| 1915 | — | — | 125 | #493 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,529 | 21 | #637 |
| 1905 | — | — | 22 | #481 |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,741 | 12 | #747 |
| 1895 | — | — | 20 | #437 |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,223 | 17 | #435 |
| 1885 | — | — | 12 | #550 |
| 1880 | — | — | 9 | #643 |
Famous people named Avery
- Avery Brundage Politician · 1887–1975
- Avery Brooks Actor · b. 1948
- Avery Dulles Religious figure · 1918–2008
- Avery Bradley Basketball player · b. 1990
- Avery John Soccer player · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avery mean?
From Anglo-Norman Averay, Auveray, Alverey, from Latin Alveredus, Aluredus, from Old English Ælfræd, from ælf (“elf”) and ræd (“counsel”).
How popular is the name Avery in 2025?
Avery ranked #37 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5,267 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avery?
236,886 babies have been named Avery in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avery most popular?
Avery peaked in 2014, when 11,861 newborns received the name.
Is Avery a boy or girl name?
Avery is used for both: about 72% of babies named Avery have been girls and 28% boys.
Is the name Avery rising or falling?
Avery is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Avery?
Well-known people named Avery include Avery Brundage (politician), Avery Brooks (actor), Avery Dulles (religious figure).