Avril
4 countries#1844 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Avril was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,484 births recorded 1919–2025 · currently #1844 · peaked in 2008 with 155 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
879 births recorded 1901–2022 · currently #1091 · peaked in 2006 with 52 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Nord, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
509 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1977 with 28 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
255 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2499 · peaked in 2003 with 18 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
254 births recorded 1974–2015 · peaked in 1977 with 28 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Avril’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1988 | — |
| 2007 | #1503 | ↑485 |
| 2008 | #1504 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #1792 | ↓288 |
| 2010 | #1621 | ↑171 |
| 2011 | #1524 | ↑97 |
| 2012 | #1591 | ↓67 |
| 2013 | #1824 | ↓233 |
| 2014 | #1956 | ↓132 |
| 2015 | #1655 | ↑301 |
| 2016 | #1712 | ↓57 |
| 2017 | #1828 | ↓116 |
| 2018 | #1774 | ↑54 |
| 2019 | #1655 | ↑119 |
| 2020 | #1830 | ↓175 |
| 2021 | #1871 | ↓41 |
| 2022 | #1828 | ↑43 |
| 2023 | #1813 | ↑15 |
| 2024 | #1852 | ↓39 |
| 2025 | #1844 | ↑8 |
Frequently asked questions about Avril
Is Avril a popular name?
Yes — Avril currently ranks #1844 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Avril more common for boys or girls?
Avril is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Avril most popular?
Avril peaked in 2008 in United States, with 155 recorded births that year.
Is Avril rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Avril’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4814 in 1919 to #1844 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Avril?
At least 4,872 babies have been recorded with the name Avril across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Avril popular in more than one country?
Yes — Avril appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Avril?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Avril include Ambar, Brenna, Darlene.
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