April
April is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
To open; referencing the opening of flowers and spring buds.
Origin and history
April is a classic English feminine name derived from the Latin month name Aprilis, traditionally linked to the verb meaning 'to open' in reference to springtime buds. It gained widespread popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States and remains a recognizable seasonal choice. Today, it stands as a gentle, nature-inspired name with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
242,925 babies in the United States have been named April since 1880. It ranks #168 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #515.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 14 |
| 1920-1930 | 111 |
| 1930-1940 | 196 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,959 |
| 1950-1960 | 10,176 |
| 1960-1970 | 28,306 |
| 1970-1980 | 76,946 |
| 1980-1990 | 75,950 |
| 1990-2000 | 25,772 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,420 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,554 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,521 |
Famous people named April
- April Bowlby: Actress
- April Winchell: Voice Actress, Comedian
Fun facts
- The name comes from Aprilis, the fourth month of the ancient Roman calendar associated with the goddess Venus.
- April rose sharply in U.S. popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, becoming a mainstay modern month name.