Avery
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Ruler of Elves; Elf Ruler
Background: The name Avery originates from an Old French variant of the name Alvéric, which is derived from the Germanic elements 'ald' meaning 'old' or 'wise' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler'. This name was later assimilated into English and is used as a given name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#238
Total births
230,393
Most popular decade
2010s
(310,020 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-17 ranks)
Years in Top 100
22
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
28.5% male
71.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #640
- Peak year
- 2014
- Peak year births
- 2,283
- Peak rank
- #186
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,348
- Recent rank
- #259
Female
- First year
- 1890
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,210
- Peak year
- 2014
- Peak year births
- 9,578
- Peak rank
- #14
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,632
- Recent rank
- #31
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).