Avery Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Avery is also the name of a character in the animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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A Deep Dive

Avery Overview

Meaning

Ruler of the elves, wise

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Old English

Etymology

Avery is derived from the Old English name Alfred, meaning “elf counsel” or “wise counsel.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪvəri/

Popularity

Avery is a popular name worldwide, appreciated for its modern and unisex appeal. In the USA, Avery consistently ranks in the top 20 names for girls and is also popular for boys.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Cute, Cool, Popular

Associated Traits

Intelligent, creative, friendly
A Deep Dive

Avery Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Averie, Averi, Aubrey, Aubree

Common Nicknames

Ave, Reyrey

Diminutives

Avi, Rey, Av

Famous People

  • Avery Brooks
    (American Actor)
  • Avery Schreiber
    (American Comedian)
  • Avery Johnson
    (American Basketball Coach)
  • Avery Sunshine
    (American Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Avery Jennings
    ("Dog with a Blog," TV Series)
  • "Avery"
    (Song)
  • Avery Bishop
    ("Jerry Maguire," Film)
  • "Avery"
    (Novel)
  • Avery Ryan
    ("CSI: Cyber," TV Series)

Places

  • Avery Town
    (Texas, USA)
  • Avery Island
    (Louisiana, USA)
  • Avery Park & Natural Area
    (Oregon, USA)
  • Avery Hill Park
    (London, UK)
  • Avery Creek Suburb
    (North Carolina, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Avery?

Avery means “ruler of the elves” or “wise.” Those with this name often exhibit strong leadership qualities and a sense of wisdom and fairness.

What Is the Origin of The Name Avery?

Avery is of English origin, derived from the Old English name Alfred. Historically, it has been used as both a surname and a given name, becoming more widespread in recent years.

Avery Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Avery in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#192021#262022#292023
Top 3 Rankings#122013#132012#142014

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Avery

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202329
(-3 from 2022)
5859
(-387 from 2022)
0.33495
202226
(-7 from 2021)
6246
(-555 from 2021)
0.34834
202119
No change from 2020
6801
(+58 from 2020)
0.37961
202019
(-1 from 2019)
6743
(-604 from 2019)
0.38146
201918
(-2 from 2018)
7347
(-747 from 2018)
0.40041
201816
(-2 from 2017)
8094
(-136 from 2017)
0.43524
201714
(+2 from 2016)
8230
(-542 from 2016)
0.43564
201616
No change from 2015
8772
(-580 from 2015)
0.45313
201516
(-2 from 2014)
9352
(-226 from 2014)
0.47938
201414
(-2 from 2013)
9578
(+394 from 2013)
0.48959
201312
(+1 from 2012)
9184
(+867 from 2012)
0.47643
201213
(+5 from 2011)
8317
(+974 from 2011)
0.42883
201118
(+5 from 2010)
7343
(+666 from 2010)
0.37896
201023
(+9 from 2009)
6677
(+376 from 2009)
0.34054
200932
(+6 from 2008)
6301
(+472 from 2008)
0.31115
200838
(+10 from 2007)
5829
(+443 from 2007)
0.27985
200748
(+4 from 2006)
5386
(+132 from 2006)
0.25448
200652
(+15 from 2005)
5254
(+600 from 2005)
0.25132
200567
(+10 from 2004)
4654
(+610 from 2004)
0.22931
200477
(+12 from 2003)
4044
(+357 from 2003)
0.20042
200389
(+43 from 2002)
3687
(+1098 from 2002)
0.18376
2002132
(+20 from 2001)
2589
(+458 from 2001)
0.13109
2001152
(+24 from 2000)
2131
(+300 from 2000)
0.10758
2000176
(+30 from 1999)
1831
(+340 from 1999)
0.09175
1999206
(+40 from 1998)
1491
(+249 from 1998)
0.07659
1998246
(+66 from 1997)
1242
(+305 from 1997)
0.06407
1997312
(+174 from 1996)
937
(+445 from 1996)
0.04908
1996486
(-21 from 1995)
492
(-50 from 1995)
0.02566
1995465
(+19 from 1994)
542
(+25 from 1994)
0.02821
1994484
(+45 from 1993)
517
(+64 from 1993)
0.02652
1993529
(+14 from 1992)
453
(+20 from 1992)
0.02298
1992543
(+105 from 1991)
433
(+93 from 1991)
0.02160
1991648
(+154 from 1990)
340
(+90 from 1990)
0.01672
1990802
(+165 from 1989)
250
(+70 from 1989)
0.01217
1989967
(+61 from 1988)
180
(+23 from 1988)
0.00904
19881028
(+229 from 1987)
157
(+45 from 1987)
0.00816
19871257
(+56 from 1986)
112
(+11 from 1986)
0.00598
19861313
(+132 from 1985)
101
(+15 from 1985)
0.00547
19851445
(+187 from 1984)
86
(+19 from 1984)
0.00466
19841632
(-101 from 1983)
67
(-6 from 1983)
0.00372
19831531
(+122 from 1982)
73
(+4 from 1982)
0.00408
19821653
(+214 from 1981)
69
(+11 from 1981)
0.00380
19811867
(+260 from 1980)
58
(+10 from 1980)
0.00324
19802127
(-210 from 1979)
48
(-6 from 1979)
0.00270
19791917
(+352 from 1978)
54
(+14 from 1978)
0.00313
19782269
(-108 from 1977)
40
(-3 from 1977)
0.00243
19772161
(+130 from 1976)
43
(+7 from 1976)
0.00261
19762291
(+320 from 1975)
36
(+7 from 1975)
0.00229
19752611
(+72 from 1974)
29
(+2 from 1974)
0.00186
19742683
(+68 from 1973)
27
(+2 from 1973)
0.00172
19732751
(+152 from 1972)
25
(+2 from 1972)
0.00161
19722903
(+263 from 1971)
23
(+2 from 1971)
0.00143
19713166
(+268 from 1970)
21
(+3 from 1970)
0.00120
19703434
(-517 from 1969)
18
(-3 from 1969)
0.00098
19692917
(-45 from 1968)
21
(+1 from 1968)
0.00119
19682872
(+783 from 1967)
20
(+7 from 1967)
0.00117
19673655
(-388 from 1966)
13
(-2 from 1966)
0.00076
19663267
(+280 from 1965)
15
(+2 from 1965)
0.00085
19653547
(-441 from 1964)
13
(-4 from 1964)
0.00071
19643106
(+1167 from 1963)
17
(+7 from 1963)
0.00087
19634273
(-1460 from 1962)
10
(-9 from 1962)
0.00050
19622813
(+248 from 1961)
19
(+2 from 1961)
0.00094
19613061
(-550 from 1960)
17
(-6 from 1960)
0.00082
19602511
(+926 from 1959)
23
(+10 from 1959)
0.00111
19593437
(-1178 from 1958)
13
(-12 from 1958)
0.00063
19582259
(+666 from 1957)
25
(+9 from 1957)
0.00121
19572925
(-199 from 1956)
16
(-2 from 1956)
0.00076
19562726
(-385 from 1955)
18
(-4 from 1955)
0.00087
19552341
(+677 from 1954)
22
(+8 from 1954)
0.00110
19543018
(+669 from 1953)
14
(+4 from 1953)
0.00070
19533687
(+1222 from 1952)
10
(+4 from 1952)
0.00052
19524909
(-898 from 1951)
6
(-2 from 1951)
0.00032
19514011
(-1575 from 1950)
8
(-9 from 1950)
0.00043
19502436
(+1175 from 1949)
17
(+8 from 1949)
0.00097
19493611
(-637 from 1948)
9
(-3 from 1948)
0.00051
19482974
(+732 from 1947)
12
(+3 from 1947)
0.00069
19473706
(+711 from 1946)
9
(+3 from 1946)
0.00050
19464417
(-1959 from 1945)
6
(-7 from 1945)
0.00037
19452458
(+920 from 1944)
13
(+5 from 1944)
0.00097
19443378
(-1478 from 1943)
8
(-13 from 1943)
0.00059
19431900
(+637 from 1942)
21
(+8 from 1942)
0.00146
19422537
(+131 from 1941)
13
(+2 from 1941)
0.00093
19412668
(+69 from 1940)
11
(+1 from 1940)
0.00088
19402737
(+409 from 1939)
10
(+2 from 1939)
0.00085
19393146
(-206 from 1938)
8
(-1 from 1938)
0.00071
19382940
(-787 from 1936)
9
(-5 from 1936)
0.00079
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19362153
(+578 from 1935)
14
(+4 from 1935)
0.00130
19352731
(-165 from 1934)
10
(-1 from 1934)
0.00092
19342566
(+302 from 1933)
11
(+2 from 1933)
0.00102
19332868
(-287 from 1931)
9
(-2 from 1931)
0.00086
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19312581
(+1077 from 1930)
11
(+4 from 1930)
0.00100
19303658
(-1357 from 1929)
7
(-7 from 1929)
0.00060
19292301
(-17 from 1928)
14
(-1 from 1928)
0.00121
19282284
(+149 from 1927)
15
(+1 from 1927)
0.00125
19272433
(-501 from 1926)
14
(-6 from 1926)
0.00113
19261932
(+846 from 1925)
20
(+8 from 1925)
0.00163
19252778
(+31 from 1924)
12
No change from 1924
0.00095
19242809
(-344 from 1923)
12
(-2 from 1923)
0.00093
19232465
(-78 from 1922)
14
(-1 from 1922)
0.00112
19222387
(-339 from 1921)
15
(-4 from 1921)
0.00120
19212048
(+215 from 1920)
19
(+3 from 1920)
0.00148
19202263
(-408 from 1919)
16
(-4 from 1919)
0.00129
19191855
(+174 from 1918)
20
(+2 from 1918)
0.00170
19182029
(+1063 from 1917)
18
(+9 from 1917)
0.00150
19173092
(-594 from 1916)
9
(-3 from 1916)
0.00080
19162498
(+378 from 1914)
12
(+5 from 1914)
0.00111
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19142876
(-545 from 1913)
7
(-1 from 1913)
0.00088
19132331
(-350 from 1912)
8
(-1 from 1912)
0.00122
19121981
(-460 from 1910)
9
(-1 from 1910)
0.00153
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19101521
(+242 from 1909)
10
(+3 from 1909)
0.00238
19091763
(+338 from 1908)
7
(+2 from 1908)
0.00190
19082101
(-280 from 1907)
5
(-1 from 1907)
0.00141
19071821
(-229 from 1903)
6
No change from 1903
0.00178
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19031592
(-154 from 1902)
6
(-1 from 1902)
0.00216
19021438
(+285 from 1900)
7
(+1 from 1900)
0.00250
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001723
(-513 from 1890)
6
No change from 1890
0.00189
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18901210
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00298
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Avery

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#172021#202022#272023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#292021#362022#342023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#122021#142022#212023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#332021#342022#352023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#332021#312022#352023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#202021#292022#242023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#122021#202022#182023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#232021#222022#312023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#152021#272022#192023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#242021#362022#312023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#142021#202022#262023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#112021#172022#202023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#192021#202022#332023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#262021#262022#342023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#122021#152022#182023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#182021#232022#222023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#282021#252022#332023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#232021#402022#282023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#242021#312022#302023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#82021#92022#152023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#232021#372022#292023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#132021#172022#172023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#222021#322022#462023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#232021#142022#272023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#202021#232022#302023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#202021#422022#302023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#172021#212022#162023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#272021#402022#332023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#132021#142022#292023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#382021#242022#312023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#212021#252022#272023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#332021#352022#262023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#122021#122022#202023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#92021#302022#382023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#112021#352022#222023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#142021#82022#262023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#312021#562022#462023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#302021#252022#172023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#202021#212022#162023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#422021#172022#402023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#242021#182022#182023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#172021#122022#292023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#122021#282022#342023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#402021#512022#262023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#322021#422022#172023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#112021#282022#192023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#332021#352022#192023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#362021#612022#482023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#322021#392022#282023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#482021#142022#442023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#82021#382022#342023

Popularity Rankings for Avery in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#172013

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#222021#282022#232023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2282021#1382022#1932023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2232021#1402022#1932023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3362021#2662022#2092023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2362021#2232022#2632023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3602020#3402021#2962022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4242019#3572020#3552021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Avery a Name for Boys or Girls?

Avery fits well for boys and girls. Its adaptability and elegant tone make it a friendly and inclusive name, which is why many parents find it attractive for either gender.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Avery

Avery in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Avery Brooks (Actor, born 1948): An American actor best known for his role as Captain Benjamin Sisko on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."
  • Avery Schreiber (Comedian, 1935–2002): An American comedian and actor known for his work on "The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour."
  • Avery Johnson (Basketball Coach, born 1965): A former NBA player and coach, recognized for leading the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals.
  • Avery Sunshine (Singer, born 1975): An American singer and pianist celebrated for her soulful music.
  • Avery Brundage (Sports Official, 1887–1975): The fifth president of the International Olympic Committee.
  • Avery Parrish (Jazz Pianist, 1917–1959): An American jazz pianist renowned for the hit "After Hours."
  • Avery Storm (Singer, born 1981): An American singer noted for his collaborations with various hip-hop artists.
  • Avery Haines (Journalist, born 1966): A Canadian journalist and TV presenter acclaimed for her investigative work.
  • Avery Trufelman (Podcaster, born 1988): An American podcaster recognized for her work on "99% Invisible" and "Articles of Interest."
  • Avery Bradley (Basketball Player, born 1990): An American professional basketball player celebrated for his defensive skills in the NBA.
  • Avery Jennings ("Dog with a Blog," 2012 TV Series): A teenage girl who navigates life with her family and their talking dog, Stan.
  • "Avery" (2019 Song by Emmit Fenn): A touching song reflecting on love and loss.
  • Avery Bishop ("Jerry Maguire," 1996 Film): A sharp-tongued sports agent and ex-girlfriend of the main character, Jerry Maguire.
  • "Avery" (2016 Novel by Charlotte McConaghy): A dystopian novel set in a future where emotions are outlawed.
  • Avery Ryan ("CSI: Cyber," 2015 TV Series): A cyber-psychologist and special agent in charge of the Cyber Crime Division.
  • Avery ("Greys Anatomy," 2005 TV Series): A doctor and member of the prominent Avery family in the medical drama.
  • "Avery: An Adventure in Emotions" (2017 Children's Book): A story teaching children about different emotions and how to handle them.
  • Avery ("Nashville," 2012 TV Series): A talented but troubled musician trying to make it in the country music scene.
  • "Avery's Cross" (2014 Novel by Lori Wick): A historical romance novel set in the American frontier.
  • Avery Bullock ("American Dad!," 2005 TV Series): The head of the CIA and Stan Smith's superior, often involved in bizarre adventures.
  • Avery Town (Texas, USA): A small Town in Red River County, Texas.
  • Avery Island (Louisiana, USA): A salt dome island famous for being the birthplace of Tabasco sauce.
  • Avery Park & Natural Area (Oregon, USA): A popular park in Corvallis known for its rose garden and dinosaur bones.
  • Avery Hill Park (London, UK): A historic park featuring the Winter Garden glasshouse.
  • Avery Creek Suburb (North Carolina, USA): A small community known for its picturesque landscapes and outdoor activities.
  • Avery Township (Michigan, USA): A civil township in Montmorency County with rural landscape, small population, and several lakes and forests.

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