April
girl name#542 in 2025April entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #23 in 1979, ranks #542 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1917–2025
#542
rank today
#23
peak (1979)
557
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3768 |
| 1920s | #2821 |
| 1930s | #2118 |
| 1940s | #469 |
| 1950s | #274 |
| 1960s | #143 |
| 1970s | #38 |
| 1980s | #45 |
| 1990s | #140 |
| 2000s | #288 |
| 2010s | #423 |
| 2020s | #521 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, April has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 231,000 people named April are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical April alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name April in 2025?
- April ranks #542 among US girl names in 2025, with 557 babies given the name.
- When was the name April most popular?
- April peaked in 1979, reaching #23 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name April with classmates?
- April will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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