Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪvəri/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Avery is derived from the Old English name 'Aefric,' which is composed of the elements 'aef' meaning 'elf' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' Over time, it evolved into the surname Avery, which became popular as a given name in the 20th century.
Meaning
Elf ruler
Language Evolution
Aefric, Avery (surname), Avery (given name)
Historical Usage
Avery gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century and has remained well-liked in contemporary naming trends.
Variants & Derivatives
Averie, Averi, Ava
Modern Popularity & Image
Avery is currently perceived as a modern, unisex name that is both stylish and approachable, often associated with creativity and charm.
Famous People
Avery Brooks - American actor and director, Avery Johnson - Former professional basketball player and coach, Avery Schreiber - American comedian and actor
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 11,861 peak births in 2014
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 571st of 7545 | 1,906 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 696th of 6773 | 1,441 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 654th of 7552 | 2,495 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 579th of 10718 | 3,085 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 398th of 16616 | 8,329 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 224th of 24088 | 25,141 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 208th of 23106 | 22,996 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2373rd of 9107 | 246 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2827th of 9204 | 184 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3112th of 12526 | 271 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2677th of 19264 | 446 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 783rd of 27321 | 3,932 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 72nd of 35406 | 67,715 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15th of 30306 | 91,876 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
48.16% 682nd/1416 |
76.21% 1051st/1379 |
19.70% 466th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
57.24% 885th/1546 |
65.87% 1025th/1556 |
23.08% 543rd/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
29.91% 666th/2227 |
29.92% 727th/2430 |
18.96% 541st/2853 |
33.48% 929th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
23.02% 676th/2937 |
19.64% 684th/3483 |
13.30% 468th/3518 |
20.05% 811th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.94% 403rd/3685 |
8.40% 376th/4475 |
6.80% 353rd/5194 |
7.69% 486th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
3.95% 181st/4582 |
4.05% 209th/5164 |
2.93% 214th/7313 |
3.94% 294th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
4.64% 185th/3984 |
3.90% 175th/4487 |
2.89% 197th/6822 |
3.74% 235th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
67.20% 2364th/3518 |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.20% 818th/3685 |
17.14% 767th/4475 |
12.51% 650th/5194 |
15.72% 993rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.22% 56th/4582 |
1.72% 89th/5164 |
0.89% 65th/7313 |
1.25% 93rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
0.30% 12th/3984 |
0.40% 18th/4487 |
0.23% 16th/6822 |
0.35% 22nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada 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, usage 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, popularity patterns vary significantly: 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. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.