April is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #321 in 2025 with 136 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 300 births ranking #146. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,862 girls born was named April. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
April is a fresh, seasonal name associated with spring and new beginnings. It feels light, bright, and easy to picture.
The name became popular as part of the wider trend for calendar and month names in modern English-speaking naming. Its enduring charm comes from optimism and natural imagery.