Avril
Girl nameAvril has been given to 3,484 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It peaked in 2008.
Meaning & origin /ˈævɹɪl/
th-century invention from French avril (“April”).
Origin: French
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,484
Peak year
2008 (155 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1919
10-year trend
▼ -16%
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Avril — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Avril.
FAQ
How popular is the name Avril?
Avril has been given to 3,484 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Avril peak?
Avril peaked in 2008, when 155 babies were given the name.
Is Avril a girl or boy name?
Avril is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Avril are girls).
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