Avery

About Avery

Avery has such a light, spirited sound—it flows beautifully off the tongue with that breezy "AY-ver-ee" rhythm. It feels both modern and approachable, striking a nice balance between being familiar and special. The name has a friendly, open quality that suits any personality.

What's wonderful about Avery is its versatility. It works equally well on a creative, artsy kid or a confident, athletic one. Common nicknames like Av or Avie give it a casual, playful side, while the full name keeps things polished and professional-ready.

This is a name that's been loved by parents for decades but never feels tired or overdone. It has that rare quality of being genuinely popular without feeling generic—parents choose it because it genuinely resonates with them.

According to SSA data, Avery has been given to 163,773 babies since 1975. Its most popular year was 2014 with 9,578 births.