Avril
Avril is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
April or to open.
Origin and history
Avril is a French feminine name derived from the Latin month name Aprilis, meaning the month of April or to open. It gained widespread cultural recognition in the early 2000s due to popular music influences. In the United States, it remains a moderately rare but recognizable modern choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,479 babies in the United States have been named Avril since 1880. It ranks #3006 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1459.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.6 %)
- CA (22.4 %)
- FL (20 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 75 |
| 1930-1940 | 21 |
| 1940-1950 | 28 |
| 1950-1960 | 50 |
| 1960-1970 | 92 |
| 1970-1980 | 155 |
| 1980-1990 | 121 |
| 1990-2000 | 98 |
| 2000-2010 | 950 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,233 |
| 2020-2029 | 651 |
Famous people named Avril
- Avril Lavigne: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Avril is the literal French word for the month of April, originally tied to the spring season.
- The global rise in awareness of the name in the early 2000s was heavily driven by Canadian singer Avril Lavigne.