April
April is derived from the Latin word 'aperire,' meaning 'to open,' referring to the opening of flowers and buds in spring. It became popular as a given name in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, evoking freshness, renewal, and the beauty of springtime.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 542. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 796
- 2012: 785
- 2013: 718
- 2014: 795
- 2015: 807
- 2016: 824
- 2017: 695
- 2018: 656
- 2019: 636
- 2020: 585
- 2021: 594
- 2022: 588
- 2023: 588
- 2024: 609
- 2025: 557
- 2026 (projected): 542
Good to Know
- •Simple to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong association with spring and new beginnings
- •May feel tied to the month, which could influence personality expectations
- •Works well as both a first name and middle name
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Famous People
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April Ross
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April Margera
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Statistics
242,925
Total births since 1880
1980
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