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A name from English · Unisex

Avery

Ruler of elves. From the Germanic 'Alberich'.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

223,452 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.
Popularity · 1880–2023
7,341 births in 2023
1880 1951 2023
Babies named per year Peak year Most recent
Meaning

A name that means something.

ARuler of elves. From the Germanic 'Alberich'.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Avery.

What does the name Avery mean?
Avery means ruler of elves. From the Germanic 'Alberich'.
Where does the name Avery come from?
Avery is a unisex name of English origin.
Is Avery a boy or a girl name?
Avery is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 71% of children given the name Avery are girls and 29% are boys.
How popular is the name Avery in 2023?
Avery ranks #29 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2014 with 11,861 babies.
How do you pronounce Avery?
Avery is pronounced AY-ver-ee (3 syllables).
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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.

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