Avery Unisex

Popularity: #245 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAY-vuh-ree / /ˈeɪ.və.ri/

English; French

Meaning

English: elf ruler; French: a place name

Historical & Cultural Background

Avery originated as a surname in England, derived from the Old English name Aelfric, meaning 'elf ruler'. It became popular as a given name in the 20th century. The name has also been associated with French origins, where it is linked to a place name. Avery is used for both boys and girls, though it has become more common for girls in recent years.

Trend Summary

Avery has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States, particularly for girls, over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Averie
  • Averi

International Variants

  • Averi (English)
  • Avery (French)

Famous people named Avery

Avery Brooks is an American actor and director known for his role as Captain Benjamin Sisko in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'.

Avery Johnson is a former professional basketball player and coach, recognized for his time in the NBA.

Avery Schreiber was an American actor and comedian, famous for his work in television and film during the 1960s and 1970s.

Avery Brundage was an American businessman and sports official, serving as the president of the International Olympic Committee.

Fictional characters named Avery

Avery Bullock is a character in the animated series 'American Dad!', serving as the director of the CIA.

Avery Carrington is a character in the video game 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City', known as a wealthy and influential businessman.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Avery was first seen in the United States in 1880. Avery has ranked as high as #325 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, North Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Avery has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Avery (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 120
10%
TX 83
7%
NY 78
6%
FL 76
6%
GA 76
6%
NC 59
5%
OH 56
4%
WA 48
4%
PA 44
4%
VA 42
3%
IL 39
3%
TN 38
3%
KY 32
3%
AZ 31
2%
MD 30
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18809
188125
188214
188314
188416
188512
18866
188714
188813
18899
189017
18919
189218
189319
189418
189520
189620
189721
189815
189917
190012
190119
190218
190313
190418
190522
190617
190717
190823
190917
191021
191122
191258
191366
191491
1915125
1916106
1917115
1918118
1919112
1920113
1921123
1922131
1923111
1924123
1925101
192699
1927107
192895
1929102
1930103
193175
193289
193392
193495
193564
193665
193767
193880
193956
194085
194171
194282
194376
194465
194579
194677
194792
194877
194958
195081
195180
195289
195392
1954125
1955138
1956140
1957158
1958171
1959191
1960190
1961183
1962188
1963180
1964185
1965206
1966192
1967178
1968155
1969151
1970171
1971162
1972169
1973204
1974179
1975218
1976235
1977205
1978224
1979207
1980229
1981234
1982217
1983243
1984209
1985259
1986279
1987376
1988362
1989469
1990387
1991400
1992469
1993933
19941,117
19951,195
19961,180
19971,173
19981,237
19991,368
20001,370
20011,401
20021,387
20031,596
20041,523
20051,662
20061,794
20071,742
20081,748
20091,633
20101,697
20111,791
20122,019
20132,052
20142,283
20152,218
20162,124
20172,198
20182,116
20191,933
20201,794
20211,806
20221,663
20231,461
20241,348