Avery is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #722 in 2015 with 55 recorded births. This places Avery in the top 10% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 178 births ranking #261. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 5,599 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.