Avery
boy name#291 in 2025Avery entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #181 in 2017, ranks #291 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#291
rank today
#181
peak (2017)
1,156
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #548 |
| 1890s | #470 |
| 1900s | #565 |
| 1910s | #557 |
| 1920s | #598 |
| 1930s | #688 |
| 1940s | #743 |
| 1950s | #673 |
| 1960s | #580 |
| 1970s | #584 |
| 1980s | #529 |
| 1990s | #323 |
| 2000s | #226 |
| 2010s | #193 |
| 2020s | #239 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Avery has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 62,000 people named Avery are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Avery alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Avery in 2025?
- Avery ranks #291 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,156 babies given the name.
- When was the name Avery most popular?
- Avery peaked in 2017, reaching #181 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Avery with classmates?
- Avery will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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