Averil
girl nameAveril entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #1122 in 1896, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#1122
peak (1896)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1162 |
| 1900s | #1631 |
| 1910s | #2495 |
| 1920s | #3223 |
| 1930s | #3537 |
| 1940s | #4036 |
| 1950s | #5584 |
| 1960s | #4960 |
| 1980s | #11366 |
| 2000s | #16380 |
| 2010s | #15329 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Averil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Averil alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Averil in 2025?
- Averil is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Averil most popular?
- Averil peaked in 1896, reaching #1122 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Averil with classmates?
- Averil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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