Baby Name Popularity Profile

Avery

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Avery.

✦ Ruler of the elves 🌍 English, French, German mythological traditional
National Rank (2025) #37
All-Time Peak Rank #12 Achieved 2013
Total U.S. Births 170,006 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 20.7% Boy / 79.3% Girl Leans Female
First Recorded 1890 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 9,578 births in 2014
πŸ’‘ The Avery Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Ruler of the elves
Language Origin English, French, German
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Old French name Alberic, which comes from Germanic elements *alf* (elf) and *ric* (ruler, power). It was originally a surname before becoming a given name.
Common Nicknames
Ave
Alternative Spellings
Averie
Pronunciation: AY-vuh-ree
Themes & Categories
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– 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.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Avery across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -43.7% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 9,578 births in 2014
Years in Top 100 23 yrs
Years in Top 500 32 yrs
Registry Streak 88 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
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

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Av-e-ry
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: 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.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Utah
Top States Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, New Hampshire
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Utah #46 2,785 2011 35.8% Decline
Colorado #29 3,762 2014 24.5% Decline
Nevada #58 1,043 2013 25.6% Decline
Idaho #25 1,230 2014 8.9% Decline
New Hampshire #36 850 2013 16.1% Decline
Alaska #35 358 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #38 19,276 2016 25.3% Decline
Arizona #41 2,962 2013 10.7% Decline
Oregon #34 2,100 2013 22.5% Decline
Kansas #45 2,412 2012 30.0% Decline
Washington #37 3,685 2013 20.4% Decline
Wyoming #47 288 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #57 434 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #44 7,155 2015 4.8% Decline
Oklahoma #42 2,790 2013 36.3% Decline
Minnesota #33 3,736 2012 22.8% Decline
Nebraska #30 1,471 2013 20.8% Decline
South Dakota #26 674 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #33 593 2010 32.0% Decline
North Carolina #38 5,476 2013 15.7% Decline
Virginia #29 4,278 2015 14.7% Decline
Connecticut #30 2,066 2017 8.0% Decline
North Dakota #40 634 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #31 4,148 2013 29.4% Decline
Georgia #43 5,139 2014 21.5% Decline
Tennessee #40 3,794 2014 28.4% Decline
Rhode Island #41 650 2014 51.5% Decline
Iowa #39 2,286 2014 23.2% Decline
Arkansas #20 1,841 2014 27.2% Decline
Louisiana #26 2,999 2014 33.0% Decline
Indiana #46 3,914 2012 32.7% Decline
Ohio #23 7,342 2014 13.2% Decline
Maine #42 694 2014 43.8% Decline
Kentucky #25 2,731 2013 1.0% Decline
Maryland #43 2,365 2014 39.3% Decline
Massachusetts #31 3,836 2013 20.9% Decline
Vermont #65 267 2013 Insufficient historical volume
California #48 15,475 2016 30.9% Decline
Michigan #28 5,574 2013 16.3% Decline
Alabama #26 2,587 2014 30.7% Decline
New Jersey #36 3,785 2015 15.7% Decline
New Mexico #33 721 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #15 1,643 2014 27.6% Decline
Illinois #38 6,382 2013 27.6% Decline
South Carolina #35 1,871 2015 15.8% Decline
Wisconsin #39 2,549 2014 2.3% Decline
Pennsylvania #27 6,423 2015 22.4% Decline
Hawaii #44 333 2014 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #17 936 2015 Stable
New York #38 7,369 2014 12.9% Decline
District of Columbia #96 322 2020 Insufficient historical volume

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