Averitt
A masculine name deriving from the English surname meaning "truth teller".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Averitt. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Averitt today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Averitt births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Averitt. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Averitt. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,344
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Averitt: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Averitt 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 Averitt during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Averitt
The name Averitt is believed to have originated from the Old English language, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain. It is derived from the Old English word "afara," which means "descendant" or "offspring." The name may have initially been used as a surname or a descriptive term, referring to someone who was a descendant of a notable family or lineage.
In the early medieval period, the name Averitt was primarily found in regions of England that were heavily influenced by Anglo-Saxon culture, such as the counties of Essex, Kent, and Wessex. As time passed, the name slowly spread to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to other parts of the world through migration and colonization.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Averitt can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Auerit" and "Aueritt," suggesting its use as a surname or a descriptive term at that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Averitt. One of the earliest recorded was Averitt de Vere, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror in the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Another early figure was Averitt of Canterbury, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the 12th century and is credited with preserving several important manuscripts.
In the 16th century, Averitt Browne was a prominent English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Averitt Browne played a significant role in the religious and political reforms of the Elizabethan era.
During the American Revolutionary War, Averitt Hawkins was a patriot and soldier in the Continental Army. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Yorktown, and is remembered for his bravery and dedication to the cause of American independence.
In more recent times, Averitt Stern was an American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1895 to 1982. He founded the Stern Foundation, a charitable organization that has supported various educational and cultural institutions throughout the United States.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Averitt, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human accomplishments associated with this historic name.
People
Averitt + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Averitt 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
Averitt: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Averitt?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Averitt 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Averitt a common name?
We classify Averitt as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Averitt most popular?
The single biggest year for Averitt was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Averitt is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Averitt in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Averitt a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Averitt in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Averitt still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Averitt in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Averitt can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Averitt?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Averitt at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.