Aprill
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "aperire", meaning to open.
Name Census estimates that about 365 living Americans carry the first name Aprill. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aprill today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aprill births was 1973 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aprill. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
365
~ 1 in 939,053 Americans
Peak year
1973
22 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
2014 SSA rank
#16,801
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Aprill: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aprill from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 161 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aprill by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aprill during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aprills live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aprill
The name Aprill is derived from the Latin word "Aprilis," which means "to open" or "to sprout," referring to the time of year when plants begin to bloom and grow. This name is closely associated with the month of April, which was named after the Roman goddess of fertility and springtime, Aprilis.
The earliest recorded use of the name Aprill dates back to the late Middle Ages, particularly in England and other parts of Europe. During this period, it was common for children to be named after the months in which they were born, and Aprill became a popular choice for babies born in April.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aprill can be found in the court records of King Edward III of England, where a woman named Aprill de Wymondham was mentioned in the year 1346. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 14th century in England.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aprill. One of the most famous was Aprill Folson (1515-1590), an English noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I. She was known for her wit and intelligence, and her correspondence with the Queen and other notable figures of the time provides insight into the social and political climate of the Elizabethan era.
Another notable figure was Aprill Denton (1679-1745), an English botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the early 18th century. Her extensive writings and illustrations on the flora of England and other parts of Europe were highly regarded by her contemporaries and helped advance the field of botany.
In the realm of literature, Aprill Leigh (1820-1876) was a renowned English poet and novelist whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her most famous work, "The Willow Tree," was widely praised for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
The name Aprill also had a presence in the world of art. Aprill Rousseau (1844-1910) was a French painter and one of the pioneers of the Post-Impressionist movement. Her vibrant and expressive paintings, particularly her landscapes and portraits, captured the essence of her subjects with a unique style that influenced many artists of her time and beyond.
Finally, Aprill Hoffman (1925-2010) was an American actress and singer who gained fame for her roles on Broadway and in Hollywood films. She was known for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, from comedic roles to dramatic performances, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry of the 20th century.
People
Aprill + last name combinations
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FAQ
Aprill: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aprill?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 365 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aprill going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 939,053 US residents.
Is Aprill a common name?
We classify Aprill as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 406 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aprill most popular?
The single biggest year for Aprill was 1973, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aprill is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aprill a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aprill in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.