Avril

Avril is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 108 girls in the United States.

Avril at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Avril

Avril belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Avril first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1504 in 2008, and in 2024 108 babies received the name — 3,371 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Avril in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#1504 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Babies named Avril in 2024
108
Total since 1880
3,371

Avril in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1224 in 2003
Babies named Avril in 2025
13
Total since 1996
310

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Avril mean?

The meaning of Avril is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Avril a boy or girl name?

Avril is a girl name. In 2024, 108 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Avril?

Avril comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Avril?

Avril first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #1504 in 2008, and 108 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].