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Summary

Avery is of Old English origin, derived from the name 'Aefric,' meaning 'elf ruler.' It has evolved through various forms, transitioning from a surname to a popular given name in recent decades. The name carries positive traits and has no biblical relevance. Today, Avery is seen as a contemporary and appealing name with a growing popularity.

The name Avery is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Avery has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Avery' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 571st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 696th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 654th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 579th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 398th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 224th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 208th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2373rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2827th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3112th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2677th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 783rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 72nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Avery' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.