Avri
Meaning "productive, fruitful" in Hebrew, a modern variation of the name Avril.
Name Census estimates that about 585 living Americans carry the first name Avri. It is a predominantly female name (93.9% of registrations). The average person named Avri today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avri births was 2015 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avri. 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
585
~ 1 in 585,905 Americans
Peak year
2015
62 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2021 SSA rank
#8,994
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Avri
Avri leans heavily female at 93.9% of total registrations, but 36 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Avri as a male name
- Ranked #10,920 in 2021
- 6 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2015 (7 births)
Avri as a female name
- Ranked #8,994 in 2024
- 11 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (55 births)
Popularity
Avri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avri from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 328 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
Avri 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 Avri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Avris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Avri
The name Avri is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, deriving from the biblical name Avram, which later became Abraham. This name has deep roots in the Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and is associated with the patriarch Abraham, who is revered in these religions.
The name Avri is thought to be a shortened or diminutive form of the name Avram, which means "father of many" or "father of multitudes" in Hebrew. It is a testament to the importance of Abraham in the Abrahamic religious traditions, as he is considered the progenitor of many nations and a symbol of faith and obedience to God.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avri can be found in the biblical book of Genesis, where Abraham is introduced as Avram before his name is changed by God. This name change is seen as a significant event, reflecting Abraham's covenant with God and his role as the father of the Hebrew nation.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Avri or its variants. One prominent example is Avri Gilad (1926-2021), an Israeli general and politician who served as the fifth Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces from 1972 to 1976. Another notable Avri is Avri Ran (born 1949), an Israeli violinist and conductor who has performed with numerous orchestras around the world.
In the realm of literature, Avri Aharon (1927-2012) was an Israeli writer and poet known for his works that explored the complexities of Jewish identity and the experience of the Holocaust. Avri Ravon (1915-1983), on the other hand, was an Israeli architect and urban planner who played a significant role in shaping the modern landscape of Tel Aviv and other cities in Israel.
Moving beyond the Israeli context, Avri Klein (born 1979) is an American author and educator who has written several books on Jewish philosophy and spirituality. His works aim to make these topics accessible to a wider audience, contributing to the understanding and appreciation of Jewish traditions.
While the name Avri may have diverse spellings and pronunciations across different cultures and languages, its Hebrew roots and connections to the figure of Abraham give it a rich historical significance, particularly within the Abrahamic faiths and the cultural traditions they have influenced.
People
Avri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avri 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
Avri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 585 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avri 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 585,905 US residents.
Is Avri a common name?
We classify Avri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 591 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avri most popular?
The single biggest year for Avri was 2015, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avri is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Avri a female name?
Yes, 93.9% of people registered as Avri 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.