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Avery

Unisex English /AY-ver-ee/ #29 in 2023

Avery is a unisex name of English origin.

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Meaning of Avery

Ruler of elves. From the Germanic 'Alberich'.

Popularity of Avery

Popularity, 1880–2023
7,335 births in 2023
1880 2023

223,413 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
2014
11,861 babies
First recorded
1880
Earliest SSA data
Recent trend
Falling
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.