The nameAvery
Avery is an English surname, from a Norman form of Alfred, used for both boys and girls, though now more often for girls in the United States.
- Unisex name
- English
Meaning
Avery comes from a Norman form of Alfred, from the Old English ælf, "elf", and ræd, "counsel".
Origin
English, from a surname.
History
Avery has been in the American top 100 for girls since 2003 and reached 12th place in 2013. It is also given to boys, more rarely. The name is still uncommon in England and Wales.
Famous people named Avery
- Avery Brooks, actor
- Avery Johnson, basketball player
Popularity of the name Avery
Avery in the United States
Avery was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 103,340 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Avery. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Avery in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 7,876 births a year on average, against 10,479 in the five years before.
Avery in the United Kingdom
Avery was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 1,714 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Avery. Its rise began around 2013, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Avery in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 293 births a year on average, against 191 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Avery
Names from the same generation as Avery, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avery mean?
Avery comes from a Norman form of Alfred, from the Old English ælf, "elf", and ræd, "counsel".
What is the origin of the name Avery?
English, from a surname.
Is Avery a girl's or a boy's name?
Avery is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 71% of the babies named Avery are girls.
How popular is the name Avery?
In 2024, Avery was the 31st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 5,632 births.
What are the variants of the name Avery?
Variants and related names of Avery include Alfred.
What are good sibling names for Avery?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Serenity, Ruby, Sadie and Lily for a sister, Carter, Wyatt, Parker and Jackson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Avery?
Avery Brooks, actor; Avery Johnson, basketball player.