girl's name
Averil
AV-er-il (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 534
Averil is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1895.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Averil Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 26 |
| 1910s | 102 |
| 1920s | 107 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 23 |
How Popular Is Averil?
In 2014, Averil was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Averil Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Averil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Averil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Averil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Averil
- English AV-er-il
Sibling Names for Averil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Averil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Averil
How popular is the name Averil?
In 2014, Averil was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Averil a girl's or a boy's name?
Averil is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Averil?
Averil has 3 syllables.
When was Averil most popular?
Averil peaked in 1915, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.