April
How to say it: AY-prul · /ˈeɪprəl/
From Latin 'Aprilis', the name of the fourth month, likely derived from 'aperire' meaning 'to open', referring to spring blossoms.
April was the 523rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 557 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #568 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #523 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 557 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,952 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #568 |
| In France, 2025 | #395 among girls’ names, 120 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Springing to prominence before the peak in the 1970s, April has quieted a lot since. Far below its high now, it should continue to slip.
What goes with it
Fresh and light in two syllables, April mixes soft and crisp tones with a seasonal charm. Autumn feels like a fitting companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called April is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #395 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #321. Ireland: #275.
Famous people named April
- April Bowlby (born 1980)American actress
- April Winchell (born 1960)American voice actress
- April Pearson (born 1989)British actress
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