Avery is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1070 in 2014 with 33 recorded births. This places Avery in the top 14% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 178 births ranking #261. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 9,293 girls born was named Avery. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Avery is a polished modern favourite with old surname roots and a bright, adaptable sound. It feels confident, clean, and highly contemporary.
The name shifted from surname and older male use into strongly modern unisex use, then became particularly popular for girls. Its style now matters more in daily use than awareness of its older root.