April
April is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
To open; opening of spring.
Origin and history
April derives from the Latin month name Aprilis, historically associated with the verb aperire, meaning 'to open', referencing the blooming of spring. Although predominantly given to females in the United States, it has occasionally seen usage for males as a rare nature- and month-inspired choice. Its usage for boys was mostly concentrated in the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.
Popularity in the United States
667 babies in the United States have been named April since 1880. It ranks #4009 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.4 %)
- DC (28.8 %)
- CA (21.2 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 9 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 240 |
| 1980-1990 | 277 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin Aprilis, traditionally linked to the opening of flowers and leaves during spring.
- While widely popular for girls in the late 20th century, male usage in the U.S. remains exceptionally rare.