Averi
Feminine name of French origin meaning "elf ruler" or "ruling with elf-like beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 8,013 living Americans carry the first name Averi. It is a predominantly female name (95.2% of registrations). The average person named Averi today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Averi births was 2015 (421 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Averi. 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.
Key insights
- • Although Averi is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 390 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • Averi is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
8.0K
~ 1 in 42,775 Americans
Peak year
2015
421 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,154
Tracked since 1969
Gender
Gender distribution for Averi
Averi leans heavily female at 95.2% of total registrations, but 390 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Averi as a male name
- Ranked #5,067 in 2024
- 19 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (30 births)
Averi as a female name
- Ranked #1,154 in 2024
- 208 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (399 births)
Popularity
Averi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Averi from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 3,648 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Averi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Averi 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 Averi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Averis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 40 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Averi, while Connecticut, District of Columbia, West Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 148 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Averi
The name Averi is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "Avir," which means "air" or "atmosphere." The name gained popularity in the 20th century, primarily in the United States, as a variant of the more traditional names Averill and Avery.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Averi can be traced back to the 12th century. In ancient Hebrew texts, the name is mentioned as a reference to the celestial realm and the divine essence surrounding all living beings. This connection to the ethereal and spiritual realms may have contributed to the name's enduring appeal.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Averi. In the 14th century, Averi ben Yosef, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher, made significant contributions to the study of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism. His works continue to be revered within the Jewish tradition.
During the Renaissance period, Averi da Montefeltro (1454-1529) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She played a pivotal role in the cultural and intellectual flourishing of the Italian Renaissance, supporting artists and thinkers of her time.
In the realm of literature, Averi Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American author and poet, best known for her lyrical depictions of the natural world and her exploration of themes of love and loss.
Moving into the 20th century, Averi Graham (1924-2003) was a pioneering African American educator and civil rights activist. She dedicated her life to promoting equal opportunities in education and advocating for social justice.
More recently, Averi Williams (born 1982) is a celebrated American singer and songwriter, renowned for her powerful vocals and soulful compositions that blend genres like R&B, pop, and gospel.
While the name Averi has gained popularity in recent decades, its roots can be traced back centuries, with a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance woven into its meaning and legacy.
People
Averi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Averi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Averi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Averi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8,013 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Averi 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 42,775 US residents.
Is Averi a common name?
We classify Averi as "Rare". It ranks above 97.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8,108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Averi most popular?
The single biggest year for Averi was 2015, when 421 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Averi is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Averi a female name?
Yes, 95.2% of people registered as Averi 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.