Avery
English name meaning “elf counsel”
- Gender
- Unisex · 80% girls
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- elf counsel
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #241
- Born in 2023
- 7,335
- Peak year
- 2018 (#191)
Meaning & origin
Avery began as an Anglo-Norman form of the Old English Ælfræd (Alfred), from ælf ('elf') and ræd ('counsel') — a doublet of Alfred. It is now a popular unisex name, especially for girls.
Is Avery an English name?
Yes — Avery is an English name meaning "elf counsel". Avery began as an Anglo-Norman form of the Old English Ælfræd (Alfred), from ælf ('elf') and ræd ('counsel') — a doublet of Alfred. It is now a popular unisex name, especially for girls.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Avery ranked #241 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, Avery was given to 5,874 girls and 1,461 boys in the US — about 80% girls.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #191 in 2018
“Unranked” means Avery was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
How to spell Avery
Avery is spelled A-V-E-R-Y — 5 letters and 3 syllables.
Avery: frequently asked questions
What does the name Avery mean?
Avery is a English name meaning "elf counsel". Avery began as an Anglo-Norman form of the Old English Ælfræd (Alfred), from ælf ('elf') and ræd ('counsel') — a doublet of Alfred. It is now a popular unisex name, especially for girls.
Where does the name Avery come from?
Avery is of English origin. Avery began as an Anglo-Norman form of the Old English Ælfræd (Alfred), from ælf ('elf') and ræd ('counsel') — a doublet of Alfred. It is now a popular unisex name, especially for girls.
Is Avery a boy or a girl name?
Avery is used for both. In the latest US data it was given to 5,874 girls and 1,461 boys — about 80% girls and 20% boys.
How many babies are named Avery?
In 2023, Avery was given to 5,874 girls and 1,461 boys in the US — about 80% girls.
Is Avery a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Avery ranked #241 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Avery?
Avery is spelled A-V-E-R-Y — 5 letters.
How common is the name Avery?
In 2023, Avery was given to 5,874 girls and 1,461 boys in the US — about 80% girls. In the latest US data, Avery ranked #241 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Avery an English name?
Yes — Avery is an English name meaning "elf counsel". Avery began as an Anglo-Norman form of the Old English Ælfræd (Alfred), from ælf ('elf') and ræd ('counsel') — a doublet of Alfred. It is now a popular unisex name, especially for girls.
What does Avery mean in English?
In English, Avery means "elf counsel". Avery began as an Anglo-Norman form of the Old English Ælfræd (Alfred), from ælf ('elf') and ræd ('counsel') — a doublet of Alfred. It is now a popular unisex name, especially for girls.