Avery
Peaked at #12 nationally in 2013, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Avery has been recorded 71% of the time for girls and 29% of the time for boys.
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Avery — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#12
in 2013
Current rank
#31
in 2024
Years tracked
118
1890–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1890, Avery reached its peak popularity for girls in 2013, ranking #12 nationally with 9,185 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #14 (2014) to #31 (2024) — a 55% drop.
As of 2024, Avery ranks #31 nationally for girls, with 5,632 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #31 | 5,632 |
| 2023 | #29 | 5,874 |
| 2022 | #26 | 6,249 |
| 2021 | #19 | 6,807 |
| 2020 | #19 | 6,744 |
| 2019 | #18 | 7,349 |
| 2018 | #16 | 8,097 |
| 2017 | #14 | 8,232 |
Avery — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#181
in 2017
Current rank
#259
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Avery reached its peak popularity for boys in 2017, ranking #181 nationally with 2,198 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #186 (2014) to #259 (2024) — a 28% drop.
As of 2024, Avery ranks #259 nationally for boys, with 1,348 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #259 | 1,348 |
| 2023 | #241 | 1,461 |
| 2022 | #221 | 1,663 |
| 2021 | #210 | 1,806 |
| 2020 | #211 | 1,794 |
| 2019 | #204 | 1,933 |
| 2018 | #190 | 2,116 |
| 2017 | #181 | 2,198 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Avery most popular?
Avery was most popular in 2013, when it ranked #12 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Avery becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Avery?
At least 230,393 babies have been recorded with the name Avery in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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