Averi
Averi is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Elf counsel or ruler of the elves.
Origin and history
Averi is a modern feminine variant of Avery, derived from an Old French and Old German surname. Etymologically, it traces back to roots meaning ruler of the elves or elf counsel. It has gained steady popularity in the U.S. as a trendy phonetic spelling of the classic name.
Popularity in the United States
7,909 babies in the United States have been named Averi since 1880. It ranks #1886 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #917.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.7 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 90 |
| 1990-2000 | 570 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,094 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,483 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,624 |
Nicknames
Ave, Aves
Fun facts
- Averi derived from Avery, which originated as a Norman French pronunciation of the Old German name Alberich.
- The spelling with an 'i' at the end is a contemporary stylistic twist on the traditional Avery.