Avory Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Avory is derived from Old French, with the meaning related to battle or warrior. It has evolved through various forms like Averi and Aver before becoming Avory. The name has gained a modern image of uniqueness and creativity, with little biblical relevance.
The name Avory is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Avory has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Avory' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10056th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6375th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6678th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18582nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7204th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6495th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Avory' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Avory"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪvəri/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Avory is derived from the Old French name 'Averi', which is a diminutive form of 'Aver', meaning 'battle' or 'warrior'.
Meaning
battle, warrior
Language Evolution
Averi, Aver, Avory
Historical Usage
The name Avory gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Avery, Averie, Avorye
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Avory is seen as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Avory McGowan, Avory Hall
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Avory"
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 of "Avory"
"Avory" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10056th of 16616 | 32 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6375th of 24088 | 182 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6678th of 23106 | 148 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18582nd of 27321 | 22 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7204th of 35406 | 253 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6495th of 30306 | 222 |
Regional Popularity of "Avory" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Avory" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
81.41% 5554th/6822 |
79.84% 5011th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Avory"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Avory" 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.