Averyn
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French name Avery.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Averyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Averyn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Averyn births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Averyn. 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 Averyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,201
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Averyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Averyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Averyn 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 Averyn 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 Averyn
The name Averyn is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language, spoken by the tribes that inhabited the British Isles and parts of continental Europe during the Iron Age. The name may have derived from the Celtic root word "aver," meaning "strength" or "courage," suggesting that it was bestowed upon those who displayed bravery and resilience.
While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars speculate that it may have been used by the Druids, the spiritual and intellectual leaders of the Celtic people. These learned individuals were known for their deep reverence for nature and their intricate system of beliefs, making it plausible that they would have chosen names with symbolic meanings.
The earliest known reference to the name Averyn dates back to the 6th century AD, when it was borne by a notable Celtic warrior who fought alongside King Arthur in the legendary battles against the Saxon invaders. This figure, known as Averyn the Valiant, is said to have played a pivotal role in many of the fabled confrontations depicted in Arthurian legends.
Throughout history, the name Averyn has been carried by several notable individuals. One such figure was Averyn of Dyfed, a Welsh nobleman who lived in the 11th century and was renowned for his patronage of the arts and his support for the preservation of Welsh culture and traditions.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Averyn the Scholar, a 13th-century Irish monk and scribe who is credited with transcribing and preserving numerous ancient Celtic manuscripts, ensuring their survival for future generations.
In the realm of literature, Averyn de Morville was a 14th-century English poet and playwright whose works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and insightful portrayals of the human condition.
Lastly, Averyn Macleod was a 17th-century Scottish chieftain who played a significant role in the Jacobite uprisings, leading his clan in the fight against the English forces in defense of Scottish independence.
While the name Averyn may have faded from common usage in recent times, its rich history and symbolic associations with strength, courage, and resilience continue to endure, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of the ancient Celtic cultures from which it originated.
People
Averyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Averyn 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
Averyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Averyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Averyn 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Averyn a common name?
We classify Averyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Averyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Averyn was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Averyn is about 11 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 Averyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Averyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Averyn 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 Averyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Averyn 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 Averyn 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 have Averyn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Averyn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.