Averyana
A feminine name with possible Slavic roots, its meaning is uncertain.
Name Census estimates that about 200 living Americans carry the first name Averyana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Averyana today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Averyana births was 2013 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Averyana. 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
200
~ 1 in 1,713,772 Americans
Peak year
2013
19 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,616
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Averyana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Averyana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 128 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Averyana 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 Averyana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Averyana
The name Averyana has its origins in the ancient Slavic languages, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Proto-Slavic word "avera," which meant "lucky" or "fortunate." This suggests that the name was initially associated with good fortune and prosperity.
In its earliest forms, the name was spelled as "Averyāna" or "Averiāna" in various Slavic dialects. It gained popularity among the Slavic peoples, particularly in regions now encompassing parts of Eastern Europe and Russia. The name's usage can be traced back to the 9th and 10th centuries, when it was commonly given to children born into noble or wealthy families.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Averyana Mikhailovna, a Russian noblewoman who lived in the late 12th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her charitable works, which earned her a reputation for kindness and generosity.
In the 14th century, Averyana Ivanovna, a prominent figure in the court of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, was noted for her diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with neighboring kingdoms.
During the Renaissance period, the name Averyana gained popularity across Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure from this era was Averyana Borgia, a member of the infamous Borgia family, who was known for her intelligence and political acumen.
In the 17th century, Averyana Romanova, a Russian princess and daughter of Tsar Michael I, was renowned for her beauty and her support of the arts and literature. She was a patron of many artists and writers during her lifetime.
Another notable bearer of the name was Averyana Mikhailovna Dolgorukova, a Russian aristocrat and courtier who lived in the 18th century. She was a close confidante of Empress Catherine the Great and played a significant role in shaping the cultural and political landscape of the Russian Empire during that period.
While the name Averyana has roots in the Slavic languages, it has also been adopted and adapted in various cultures around the world, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its connections to good fortune and prosperity have remained a common thread throughout its history.
People
Averyana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Averyana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Averyana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Averyana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 200 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Averyana 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 1,713,772 US residents.
Is Averyana a common name?
We classify Averyana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 202 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Averyana most popular?
The single biggest year for Averyana was 2013, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Averyana is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Averyana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Averyana 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.