Avril

Avril - A very unique female name

Avril appeared on the charts for the first time in 1924 on position #1855. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Avril and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Avril? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Avril. The baby girl name Avril was given to 67 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1750 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 19,455 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Avril peaked in popularity 23 years ago in 2003 on position 1437.

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Avril is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Avril is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #800 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,927.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Avril is where you live.

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Avril origin and meaning

French

April — the French word for the month of April, from Latin Aprilis

Avril is simply the French word for April, used as a girl's name in French-speaking countries and spread in English by Canadian singer Avril Lavigne. American use peaked in 2008, during her biggest years, and has fallen since.

Attested etymology

Avril is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Avril, pop culture references for the name Avril and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Avril

We've found the following names that sound similar to Avril, sorted by popularity.

April / Abril / Aubrielle / Aubriella / Abrielle / Abriella / Apryl / Averly / Aprille / Averleigh /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Avril

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Avril a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Avril?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

av-RIL · /ævˈrɪl/
French speakers say ah-VREEL; the anglicised av-RIL dominates in the US.

Around the world

• Avril (French) — Used as-is — the month name in French.

Spellings and nicknames

• Averil — An unrelated English name with a similar sound.

Famous bearers

• Avril Lavigne — Canadian singer known for 'Complicated' and 'Sk8er Boi' (b. 1984) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Avril for April in French — springlike, chic and instantly tied to a pop-punk icon for one generation.

Worth knowing

• The Lavigne association is strong for millennials, and French versus English pronunciation needs a decision.