Avery
Avery is of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'ruler of the elves' or 'wise.' Originally a masculine name, it has become increasingly popular as a feminine name in recent decades.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,090. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 7,346
- 2012: 8,319
- 2013: 9,185
- 2014: 9,578
- 2015: 9,356
- 2016: 8,774
- 2017: 8,237
- 2018: 8,099
- 2019: 7,350
- 2020: 6,747
- 2021: 6,815
- 2022: 6,251
- 2023: 5,879
- 2024: 5,658
- 2025: 5,267
- 2026 (projected): 5,090
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well as both a first and middle name
- •Gender-neutral appeal gives it a contemporary edge
- •Pairs well with both traditional and modern middle names
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Famous People
Avery Brooks
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Avery Johnson
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Avery Cyrus
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Avery Singer
Reality TV personality from 'Real Housewives'
Statistics
170,006
Total births since 1880
2014
Peak year
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