How Many People Are Named Avery?

Complete statistics for the name Avery in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Avery
Uncommon
230,393
Estimated People
1 in 1,432
1 in X Americans
2014
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
65,711 (29%)
♀ Female
164,682 (71%)
29%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 17

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 491
Alabama 3,616
Arkansas 2,395
Arizona 3,860
California 19,307
Colorado 4,625
Connecticut 2,571
DC 506
Delaware 601
Florida 9,774
Georgia 8,229
Hawaii 512
Iowa 2,886
Idaho 1,472
Illinois 8,283
Indiana 5,414
Kansas 3,001
Kentucky 3,887
Louisiana 4,278
Massachusetts 4,679
Maryland 3,525
Maine 994
Michigan 7,674
Minnesota 4,845
Missouri 5,307
Mississippi 2,462
Montana 746
North Carolina 8,685
North Dakota 800
Nebraska 1,744
New Hampshire 1,032
New Jersey 4,814
New Mexico 1,000
Nevada 1,362
New York 10,816
Ohio 9,617
Oklahoma 3,408
Oregon 2,812
Pennsylvania 8,509
Rhode Island 732
South Carolina 3,291
South Dakota 824
Tennessee 5,765
Texas 23,037
Utah 3,095
Virginia 5,955
Vermont 417
Washington 5,006
Wisconsin 3,598
West Virginia 1,283
Wyoming 299
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Avery

How Many People Have the Name Avery in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 230,393 people in the United States currently share the name Avery. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,432 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Avery a Common or Rare Name?

Avery is classified as Uncommon when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Avery Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Avery are covered in full on the Avery name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Avery Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Avery in SSA data, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female. Avery leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Avery Most Popular?

The name Avery reached peak popularity in 2014, with 9,578 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Avery Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Avery across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Avery?

Approximately 230,393 people in the United States share the name Avery, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Avery a rare name?

Avery is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,432 Americans has this name.

What does the name Avery mean?

The meaning and origin of Avery is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Avery more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 29% of people named Avery are male and 71% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Avery most popular?

The name Avery reached its peak in 2014, with 9,578 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People230,393
RarityUncommon
1 in X1 in 1,432
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2014
Male %29%
Female %71%

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