April is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #516 in 2023 with 587 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,764 births ranking #177. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 66.7%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,730 girls born was named April. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.