gender neutral
Avery
ruler of elves, wise
About Avery
This name carries a wonderful balance of strength and approachability that parents consistently find appealing. It works beautifully across all stages of life, from a playful toddler to a confident professional. The sound is crisp and modern, yet it has been around long enough to feel established rather than trendy. Avery pairs well with both classic and contemporary middle names, offering excellent versatility. Its unisex quality gives it a progressive feel while remaining unmistakably elegant. The name has a friendly, accessible quality that makes it easy for others to remember and pronounce. Parents who choose this name often appreciate its ability to project both warmth and capability. It fits comfortably in diverse cultural contexts and professional settings alike.
Popularity of the Name Avery
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #957 | ||||
| 1990 | #802 | ||||
| 1991 | #648 | #584 | |||
| 1992 | #543 | #558 | |||
| 1993 | #529 | #454 | |||
| 1994 | #484 | #404 | |||
| 1995 | #465 | #380 | |||
| 1996 | #486 | #356 | |||
| 1997 | #312 | #269 | |||
| 1998 | #246 | #212 | |||
| 1999 | #206 | #180 | |||
| 2000 | #176 | #126 | |||
| 2001 | #152 | #121 | |||
| 2002 | #132 | #92 | |||
| 2003 | #89 | #63 | |||
| 2004 | #77 | #52 | |||
| 2005 | #67 | #49 | |||
| 2006 | #52 | #45 | |||
| 2007 | #48 | #32 | |||
| 2008 | #38 | #36 | |||
| 2009 | #32 | #29 | |||
| 2010 | #23 | #22 | |||
| 2011 | #18 | #29 | |||
| 2012 | #13 | #610 | #17 | ||
| 2013 | #12 | #920 | #747 | #14 | |
| 2014 | #14 | #906 | #320 | #542 | #17 |
| 2015 | #16 | #647 | #242 | #378 | #17 |
| 2016 | #16 | #654 | #172 | #363 | #25 |
| 2017 | #14 | #594 | #273 | #371 | #29 |
| 2018 | #16 | #410 | #146 | #247 | #27 |
| 2019 | #18 | #392 | #195 | #323 | #29 |
| 2020 | #19 | #336 | #264 | #172 | #31 |
| 2021 | #19 | #334 | #229 | #340 | #33 |
| 2022 | #26 | #324 | #140 | #272 | #40 |
| 2023 | #29 | #311 | #193 | #209 | #40 |
| 2024 | #31 | #261 | #141 | #249 | #55 |
| 2025 | #37 | #257 | #170 | #200 | #45 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Avery
Names Similar to Avery
Nicknames for Avery
- Ave
- Ava
- Avi
- Avie
Famous People Named Avery
| Avery Brooks | American actor and director |
| Avery Brundage | American Olympic Committee president |
| Avery Sunshine | American singer and songwriter |
| Avery Winter | American singer and actress |
| Avery Bradley | American professional basketball player |
| Avery Schreiber | American comedian and actor |
| Avery Willis | American author and missionary |
| Avery Johnson | American former basketball coach and player |
| Avery Aldridge | British ballerina |
| Avery Singer | American reality TV star |
| Avery Monsen | American writer and illustrator |
| Avery Clyde | American voice actress |
| Avery Neal | American therapist and author |
| Avery Dulles | American cardinal and theologian |
| Avery Willard | American photographer and writer |
| Avery Hopwood | American playwright and screenwriter |
Characters Named Avery
| Avery Johnson | From the Halo video game series |
| Avery Bishop | From the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Avery Cross | From the movie "The Change-Up" |
| Avery Parker | From the TV show "CSI - Miami" |
| Avery Edison | From the TV show "The Good Place" |
| Avery Jennings | From the TV show "Dog with a Blog" |
| Avery West | From the book series "The Conspiracy of Us" |
| Avery Collins | From the movie "Dog Days" |
| Avery Ryan | From the TV show "CSI - Cyber" |
| Avery Bailey Clark | From the TV show "Nashville" |
| Avery Carey | From the movie "Dirty Girl" |
| Avery LeClaire | From the movie "Isn't It Romantic" |
| Avery Marx | From the book "When Avery Knits" |
| Avery Lighthouse | From the TV show "The Flash" |
| Avery Clarkson | From the movie "The Wedding Pact" |
| Avery Moore | From the movie "The Wedding Do Over" |
| Avery Carpenter | From the TV show "NCIS" |
| Avery Pullman | From the movie "Wanderland" |
| Avery Dixon | From the movie "Four Christmases" |