Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Avery.
National Rank (2025)
#291
All-Time Peak Rank
#181 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
66,880
Unisex Distribution28.2% Boy / 71.8% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Avery Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Avery
According to SSA data, Avery achieved its highest historical rank of #181 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 2,283 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 47.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Avery scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-47.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,283Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:132
1890s:174
1900s:176
1910s:834
1920s:1,105
1930s:786
1940s:762
1950s:1,265
1960s:1,807
1970s:1,973
1980s:2,878
1990s:9,459
2000s:15,856
2010s:20,437
2020s:9,236
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAv-e-ry
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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