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About April
Bright, optimistic, and instantly familiar—this name captures the essence of renewal and fresh beginnings. The connection to springtime brings associations with growth, warmth, and natural beauty. It's straightforward and unaffected, requiring no explanation or repeated spelling. There's cheerful energy in its sound, a crisp single syllable that feels efficient yet charming. This name has maintained steady presence across decades without ever feeling overused, striking that ideal balance between recognizable and individual. It works beautifully across all ages, feeling youthful without being childish, mature without being stuffy. The nature connection provides built-in imagery and positive associations. Consider this if you want something unpretentious and genuine, a name that smiles without trying too hard, that brings to mind sunshine and possibility without needing embellishment.
Popularity of the Name April
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | #925 | ||||
| 1940 | #675 | ||||
| 1941 | #525 | ||||
| 1942 | #485 | ||||
| 1943 | #502 | ||||
| 1944 | #568 | ||||
| 1945 | #457 | ||||
| 1946 | #352 | ||||
| 1947 | #354 | ||||
| 1948 | #407 | ||||
| 1949 | #365 | ||||
| 1950 | #401 | ||||
| 1951 | #355 | #267 | |||
| 1952 | #281 | ||||
| 1953 | #290 | ||||
| 1954 | #273 | #218 | |||
| 1955 | #229 | ||||
| 1956 | #236 | #239 | |||
| 1957 | #233 | ||||
| 1958 | #224 | #296 | |||
| 1959 | #211 | #213 | |||
| 1960 | #191 | ||||
| 1961 | #201 | #226 | |||
| 1962 | #199 | #219 | |||
| 1963 | #175 | #204 | |||
| 1964 | #151 | #229 | |||
| 1965 | #136 | #297 | #328 | ||
| 1966 | #108 | ||||
| 1967 | #79 | ||||
| 1968 | #96 | ||||
| 1969 | #97 | #339 | |||
| 1970 | #82 | #353 | #453 | ||
| 1971 | #56 | ||||
| 1972 | #48 | #337 | |||
| 1973 | #33 | ||||
| 1974 | #28 | #288 | |||
| 1975 | #25 | ||||
| 1976 | #30 | #318 | |||
| 1977 | #29 | #215 | #524 | ||
| 1978 | #27 | #342 | #471 | ||
| 1979 | #23 | #267 | #189 | ||
| 1980 | #26 | #254 | #323 | ||
| 1981 | #25 | #232 | #300 | ||
| 1982 | #32 | #270 | #301 | ||
| 1983 | #39 | #216 | #348 | ||
| 1984 | #42 | #199 | #420 | ||
| 1985 | #47 | #223 | #326 | ||
| 1986 | #53 | #219 | #335 | ||
| 1987 | #58 | #208 | #243 | ||
| 1988 | #65 | #179 | #214 | ||
| 1989 | #66 | #132 | #224 | ||
| 1990 | #73 | #113 | #184 | ||
| 1991 | #88 | #136 | #148 | #139 | |
| 1992 | #103 | #133 | #192 | #158 | |
| 1993 | #112 | #101 | #223 | #159 | |
| 1994 | #127 | #112 | #207 | #165 | |
| 1995 | #155 | #182 | #242 | #192 | |
| 1996 | #177 | #123 | #218 | #274 | |
| 1997 | #188 | #191 | #155 | #246 | #262 |
| 1998 | #182 | #229 | #194 | #243 | #254 |
| 1999 | #199 | #260 | #191 | #257 | #242 |
| 2000 | #214 | #263 | #219 | #306 | #317 |
| 2001 | #245 | #306 | #342 | #226 | #364 |
| 2002 | #254 | #325 | #296 | #312 | #360 |
| 2003 | #278 | #292 | #321 | #298 | #411 |
| 2004 | #277 | #319 | #242 | #287 | #354 |
| 2005 | #302 | #327 | #283 | #375 | #468 |
| 2006 | #317 | #354 | #276 | #440 | |
| 2007 | #310 | #330 | #308 | #328 | #468 |
| 2008 | #329 | #296 | #416 | #365 | #423 |
| 2009 | #355 | #325 | #351 | #249 | #496 |
| 2010 | #375 | #297 | #282 | #255 | #457 |
| 2011 | #396 | #269 | #312 | #268 | #536 |
| 2012 | #396 | #227 | #192 | #252 | #477 |
| 2013 | #424 | #247 | #252 | #187 | #505 |
| 2014 | #405 | #218 | #155 | #189 | #379 |
| 2015 | #403 | #193 | #192 | #177 | #437 |
| 2016 | #405 | #204 | #231 | #167 | #497 |
| 2017 | #455 | #212 | #196 | #199 | #488 |
| 2018 | #477 | #206 | #211 | #268 | #514 |
| 2019 | #492 | #236 | #269 | #205 | #530 |
| 2020 | #517 | #250 | #387 | #188 | #555 |
| 2021 | #519 | #247 | #285 | #233 | #491 |
| 2022 | #530 | #263 | #331 | #319 | #573 |
| 2023 | #516 | #273 | #362 | #251 | #697 |
| 2024 | #502 | #347 | #326 | #440 | #695 |
| 2025 | #542 | #296 | #278 | #653 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name April
Names Similar to April
Nicknames for April
- Ape
- Apri
- Rilie
- Ap
Famous People Named April
| April Ryan | American journalist and White House correspondent |
| April Ross | American beach volleyball player and Olympic medalist |
| April Bloomfield | British chef and cookbook author |
| April Bowlby | American actress known for her role in "Two and a Half Men" |
| April Pearson | English actress known for her role in the movie "Skins" |
| April Love Geary | American model and social media influencer |
| April Ashley | British model and transgender rights activist |
| April Wahlestedt | American actress known for her role in "The Giver" |
| April Stevens | American singer known for the hit song "Deep Purple" |
| April Matson | American actress known for her role in "Kyle XY" |
| April Hernandez-Castillo | American actress known for her role in "Freedom Writers" |
| April Winchell | American actress and voice artist |
| April Wayne | American film producer and director |
| April Glaspie | American diplomat and former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq |
| April Hailer | German actress and filmmaker |
| April Margera | American reality TV personality and mother of Bam Margera |
| April Grace | American actress known for her roles in various TV series and movies |
| April Kent | American opera singer and soprano |
| April Stewart | American voice actress known for her work in animated series and games |
| April Wilson | American basketball player and Olympic gold medalist |
Characters Named April
| April Ludgate | Character from the TV show "Parks and Recreation" |
| April Kepner | Character from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| April Parker-Jones | Character from the TV show "Jericho" |
| April May | Character from the novel "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing" by Hank Green |
| April Spink | Character from the novel "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman |
| April Stevens | Character from the TV show "Dallas" |
| April Green | Character from the TV show "Everwood" |
| April Troost | Character from the book "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern |
| April Wheeler | Character from the novel "Revolutionary Road" by Richard Yates |
| April Carver | Character from the TV show "Chasing Life" |
| April Sexton | Character from the TV show "Chicago Med" |
| April Nardini | Character from the TV show "Gilmore Girls" |
| April Ludgate-Dwyer | Character from the TV show "Parks and Recreation" |
| April Stevens Ewing | Character from the TV show "Dallas" |
| April Curtis | Character from the TV show "Knight Rider" |
| April Dancer | Character from the TV show "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E" |
| April O'Neil | Character from the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movies - live-action |
| April Malloy | Character from the TV show "Mistresses" |