Avery Unisex

Popularity: #36 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AY-vree //ˈeɪ.və.ri//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: elf ruler; French: a variant of Alfred

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Avery has its roots in the Old English name "Aelfric," which is derived from the elements "aelf," meaning "elf," and "ric," meaning "ruler" or "power." This name evolved through various forms, including the Old French "Averi," before being adopted into Middle English. The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were integrated into the English language, leading to the modern form "Avery." Historically, the name Avery has been associated with several notable figures and events.

In the medieval period, it was used as a surname, particularly among the nobility, and became more common as a given name in the 19th century. The name gained further prominence through its association with various saints and ecclesiastical figures, particularly in the context of English Christianity.

The name appears in some historical texts and documents, reflecting its usage among the clergy and aristocracy. Culturally, Avery has been linked to themes of nobility and leadership, stemming from its etymological roots.

The image of the elf, often associated with magic and wisdom in folklore, adds a layer of enchantment to the name. Additionally, the name has been used in literature and popular culture, which has contributed to its lasting appeal.

A diminutive form, "Ava," has also emerged, though it is distinct in its own right. Overall, Avery embodies a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, making it a name with deep roots in English heritage.

Famous people named Avery

In this section, you will find notable people named Avery. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Avery who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Avery who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Avery Brooks is an actor and director best known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, A Man Called Hawk, and Spenser: For Hire.

Avery Johnson is a former professional basketball player and coach best known for his time with the San Antonio Spurs and as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.

Avery Schreiber was an actor and comedian best known for his work on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, The Shaggy D.A., and as a voice actor in various animated series.

Avery T. Brundage was an American businessman and sports official best known for serving as the president of the International Olympic Committee.

Avery Storm is a singer and songwriter best known for his collaborations with various artists and his work in the music industry.

Fictional characters named Avery

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Avery is a fictional character from the video game series Mass Effect. They are a skilled operative and a member of the Systems Alliance, playing a crucial role in the fight against the Reapers.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Avery, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlyssaAvaAriaAmeliaAutumnAdeline

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Avery. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AubreyEverlyEmerySavannahMacyBaileyKinsleyHarper

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Avery was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Avery has ranked as high as #29 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Avery has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Avery is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Avery was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Avery.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6,423 1,156 5,267
2024 7,011 1,353 5,658
2023 7,341 1,462 5,879
2022 7,914 1,663 6,251
2021 8,623 1,808 6,815
2020 8,541 1,794 6,747
2019 9,284 1,934 7,350
2018 10,216 2,117 8,099
2017 10,437 2,200 8,237
2016 10,899 2,125 8,774
2015 11,574 2,218 9,356
2014 11,861 2,283 9,578
2013 11,237 2,052 9,185
2012 10,338 2,019 8,319
2011 9,138 1,792 7,346
2010 8,374 1,697 6,677
2009 7,934 1,633 6,301
2008 7,577 1,748 5,829
2007 7,128 1,742 5,386
2006 7,048 1,794 5,254
2005 6,316 1,662 4,654
2004 5,567 1,523 4,044
2003 5,283 1,596 3,687
2002 3,976 1,387 2,589
2001 3,532 1,401 2,131
2000 3,201 1,370 1,831
1999 2,859 1,368 1,491
1998 2,479 1,237 1,242
1997 2,110 1,173 937
1996 1,672 1,180 492
1995 1,737 1,195 542
1994 1,635 1,117 518
1993 1,386 933 453
1992 902 469 433
1991 739 400 339
1990 637 387 250
1989 650 469 181
1988 519 362 157
1987 488 376 112
1986 381 279 102
1985 344 259 85
1984 276 209 67
1983 316 243 73
1982 286 217 69
1981 292 235 57
1980 278 229 49
1979 261 207 54
1978 264 224 40
1977 248 205 43
1976 271 235 36
1975 248 218 30
1974 205 178 27
1973 230 204 26
1972 192 169 23
1971 183 162 21
1970 189 171 18
1969 172 151 21
1968 175 155 20
1967 190 177 13
1966 207 192 15
1965 219 206 13
1964 202 185 17
1963 190 180 10
1962 207 188 19
1961 201 184 17
1960 212 189 23
1959 204 191 13
1958 196 171 25
1957 174 158 16
1956 158 140 18
1955 160 138 22
1954 139 125 14
1953 102 92 10
1952 95 89 6
1951 88 80 8
1950 98 81 17
1949 67 58 9
1948 89 77 12
1947 101 92 9
1946 83 77 6
1945 92 79 13
1944 73 65 8
1943 97 76 21
1942 95 82 13
1941 82 71 11
1940 95 85 10
1939 64 56 8
1938 89 80 9
1937 67 67 0
1936 79 65 14
1935 74 64 10
1934 106 95 11
1933 101 92 9
1932 89 89 0
1931 86 75 11
1930 110 103 7
1929 116 102 14
1928 110 95 15
1927 121 107 14
1926 119 99 20
1925 113 101 12
1924 135 123 12
1923 125 111 14
1922 146 131 15
1921 142 123 19
1920 129 113 16
1919 132 112 20
1918 136 118 18
1917 124 115 9
1916 118 106 12
1915 125 125 0
1914 98 91 7
1913 74 66 8
1912 67 58 9
1911 22 22 0
1910 31 21 10
1909 24 17 7
1908 28 23 5
1907 23 17 6
1906 17 17 0
1905 22 22 0
1904 18 18 0
1903 19 13 6
1902 25 18 7
1901 19 19 0
1900 18 12 6
1899 17 17 0
1898 15 15 0
1897 21 21 0
1896 20 20 0
1895 20 20 0
1894 18 18 0
1893 19 19 0
1892 18 18 0
1891 9 9 0
1890 23 17 6
1889 9 9 0
1888 13 13 0
1887 14 14 0
1886 6 6 0
1885 12 12 0
1884 16 16 0
1883 14 14 0
1882 14 14 0
1881 25 25 0
1880 9 9 0

Top States for Avery (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 721
10%
TX 673
10%
FL 368
5%
NY 358
5%
PA 279
4%
OH 278
4%
NC 250
4%
GA 246
4%
IL 244
4%
MI 198
3%
VA 195
3%
NJ 183
3%
TN 179
3%
WA 176
3%
MA 163
2%
IN 153
2%
CO 150
2%
MO 149
2%
AZ 140
2%
KY 134
2%
AL 128
2%
MN 125
2%
LA 119
2%
MD 112
2%
WI 97
1%
OK 93
1%
SC 89
1%
KS 86
1%
UT 78
1%
AR 77
1%
CT 75
1%
IA 67
1%
OR 62
1%
NV 58
1%
WV 54
1%
MS 53
1%
ID 51
1%
ME 39
1%
NH 38
1%
NE 31
0%
NM 26
0%
DE 22
0%
MT 20
0%
SD 19
0%
AK 18
0%
ND 16
0%
HI 15
0%
RI 15
0%
DC 14
0%
VT 12
0%
WY 10
0%