What does Avery mean?

English: elf ruler; French: a variant of Alfred

Is Avery a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Avery is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Avery?

It’s currently ranked #31 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Avery?

AY-vree · IPA: //ˈeɪ.və.ri//

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.

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

Aiden Asher Ethan Oliver Liam Lucas Mason

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)

Year:

State	Births	Share
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

Year	Births
1880	9
1881	25
1882	14
1883	14
1884	16
1885	12
1886	6
1887	14
1888	13
1889	9
1890	17
1891	9
1892	18
1893	19
1894	18
1895	20
1896	20
1897	21
1898	15
1899	17
1900	12
1901	19
1902	18
1903	13
1904	18
1905	22
1906	17
1907	17
1908	23
1909	17
1910	21
1911	22
1912	58
1913	66
1914	91
1915	125
1916	106
1917	115
1918	118
1919	112
1920	113
1921	123
1922	131
1923	111
1924	123
1925	101
1926	99
1927	107
1928	95
1929	102
1930	103
1931	75
1932	89
1933	92
1934	95
1935	64
1936	65
1937	67
1938	80
1939	56
1940	85
1941	71
1942	82
1943	76
1944	65
1945	79
1946	77
1947	92
1948	77
1949	58
1950	81
1951	80
1952	89
1953	92
1954	125
1955	138
1956	140
1957	158
1958	171
1959	191
1960	190
1961	183
1962	188
1963	180
1964	185
1965	206
1966	192
1967	178
1968	155
1969	151
1970	171
1971	162
1972	169
1973	204
1974	179
1975	218
1976	235
1977	205
1978	224
1979	207
1980	229
1981	234
1982	217
1983	243
1984	209
1985	259
1986	279
1987	376
1988	362
1989	469
1990	387
1991	400
1992	469
1993	933
1994	1,117
1995	1,195
1996	1,180
1997	1,173
1998	1,237
1999	1,368
2000	1,370
2001	1,401
2002	1,387
2003	1,596
2004	1,523
2005	1,662
2006	1,794
2007	1,742
2008	1,748
2009	1,633
2010	1,697
2011	1,791
2012	2,019
2013	2,052
2014	2,283
2015	2,218
2016	2,124
2017	2,198
2018	2,116
2019	1,933
2020	1,794
2021	1,806
2022	1,663
2023	1,461
2024	1,348