April Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAY-pril / /ˈeɪ.prɪl/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'to open'; English: 'the month of April'
Historical & Cultural Background
April is derived from the Latin word 'aperire', meaning 'to open', which is often associated with the opening or blossoming of flowers in spring. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. Traditionally, April is also the name of the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, which has influenced its use as a given name.
Trend Summary
April has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase in usage since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Aprille
International Variants
- Abril (Spanish)
- Avril (French)
Famous people named April
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name April was first seen in the United States in 1959. April has ranked as high as #1070 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in District of Columbia, California, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name April has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for April (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 40 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |