Avril Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Avril is a French name that means 'April,' derived from the Latin word 'aperire,' signifying the blossoming of spring. The name has evolved from 'Aperire' in Latin to 'Avril' in modern French. It is commonly associated with freshness and youthfulness. There is no biblical relevance. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and has variants like Averil and April, reflecting its cultural significance.
The name Avril is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Avril has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Avril' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4387th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5551st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5332nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4267th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6810th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2132nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1824th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Avril' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Avril"
Pronunciation
/ˈæv.rɪl/
Origin
French
Etymology
Avril is derived from the Old French word 'avril,' which means 'April.' It is linked to the Latin word 'aperire,' meaning 'to open,' symbolizing the opening or blossoming of spring.
Meaning
April
Language Evolution
Aperire (Latin), Averil (Old French), Avril (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Avril has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages in France and has gained popularity in various cultures, especially among French-speaking communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Averil, Avery, April
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Avril is perceived as a fresh and youthful name, often associated with springtime and renewal.
Famous People
Avril Lavigne, Canadian singer-songwriter, Avril Haines, American attorney and government official
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Avril"
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 "Avril"
"Avril" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4387th of 9107 | 75 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5551st of 9204 | 40 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5332nd of 12526 | 101 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4267th of 19264 | 220 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6810th of 27321 | 177 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2132nd of 35406 | 1,395 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1824th of 30306 | 1,363 |
Regional Popularity of "Avril" 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 "Avril" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| 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) |
50.57% 2317th/4582 |
37.97% 1961st/5164 |
25.46% 1862nd/7313 |
24.31% 1814th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
66.44% 2647th/3984 |
38.76% 1739th/4487 |
22.08% 1506th/6822 |
28.47% 1787th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Avril"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Avril" 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.