Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Avery.
National Rank (2025)
#37
All-Time Peak Rank
#12 (2013)
Total U.S. Births
170,006
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 #12 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 9,578 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 43.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 88 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
-43.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record9,578Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
23yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
88Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:6
1900s:37
1910s:93
1920s:151
1930s:79
1940s:112
1950s:149
1960s:168
1970s:318
1980s:952
1990s:6,697
2000s:41,706
2010s:82,921
2020s:36,617
📐 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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