Avery
How to say it: AY-vuh-ree · /ˈeɪvəri/
Ruler of the elves; from the Old French form of the Germanic name Alfred or Aubrey.
Avery was the 38th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6,423 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #64 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #38 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 6,423 |
| Share of births | 1 in 466 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #64 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Reaching its top in the 2010s, Avery stays well used. Close to that peak still, it appears headed for a mild decline.
What goes with it
Airy soft and breathy, Avery goes nicely with Quinn.
Middle names that flow with Avery →
Nicknames
- Ave
- Aves
Honouring a Avery in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Avery is about 1 in 20.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
England and Wales: #261. Ireland: #197.
Famous people named Avery
- Avery Brooks (born 1948)American actor and director
- Avery Brundage (1887–1975)President of the International Olympic Committee from 1952 to 1972
- Avery Dulles (1918–2008)Catholic cardinal
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Avery is a dominant US labels and office-products brand
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