April
5 countries#542 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when April was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
243,592 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #542 · peaked in 1980 with 11,517 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, New York, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,791 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #193 · peaked in 1996 with 315 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,783 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #257 · peaked in 1996 with 300 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,660 births recorded 1961–2022 · currently #319 · peaked in 2022 with 188 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Seine-Maritime, Pas-de-Calais, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
872 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #164 · peaked in 1990 with 38 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
136 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2018 with 10 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
April’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #317 | — |
| 2007 | #310 | ↑7 |
| 2008 | #329 | ↓19 |
| 2009 | #355 | ↓26 |
| 2010 | #375 | ↓20 |
| 2011 | #396 | ↓21 |
| 2012 | #395 | ↑1 |
| 2013 | #424 | ↓29 |
| 2014 | #405 | ↑19 |
| 2015 | #403 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #405 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #455 | ↓50 |
| 2018 | #477 | ↓22 |
| 2019 | #492 | ↓15 |
| 2020 | #517 | ↓25 |
| 2021 | #519 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #530 | ↓11 |
| 2023 | #516 | ↑14 |
| 2024 | #502 | ↑14 |
| 2025 | #542 | ↓40 |
Frequently asked questions about April
Is April a popular name?
Yes — April currently ranks #542 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is April more common for boys or girls?
April is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was April most popular?
April peaked in 1980 in United States, with 11,517 recorded births that year.
Is April rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, April’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4083 in 1917 to #542 in 2025.
How many babies have been named April?
At least 251,043 babies have been recorded with the name April across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is April popular in more than one country?
Yes — April appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to April?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to April include Zahra, Cassidy, Heaven, Priscilla.
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