April
boy nameApril entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #1410 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#1410
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2821 |
| 1960s | #3241 |
| 1970s | #1957 |
| 1980s | #2160 |
| 1990s | #5834 |
| 2000s | #11356 |
Living bearers
About 600 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name April most popular?
- April peaked in 1980, reaching #1410 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name April with classmates?
- April will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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