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Avery

Avery is a girl's name of English origin meaning “elf and counsel.” In 2024 it was given to 5,632 girls in the United States.

Avery at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“elf and counsel”
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪ.və.ɹi/
Also spelled
Alfred

About the name Avery

Avery belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “elf and counsel” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Alfred.

In the United States, Avery first appears in Social Security records in 1890. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #12 in 2013, and in 2024 5,632 babies received the name — 164,682 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Avery in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Best US rank
#12 in 2013
Peak year
2014
Babies named Avery in 2024
5,632
Total since 1880
164,682

Spellings & short forms

Alfred

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Avery mean?

Avery means “elf and counsel” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Avery a boy or girl name?

Avery is a girl name. In 2024, 5,632 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Avery?

Avery comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Alfred.

How popular is the name Avery?

Avery first appears in US records in 1890. Its best-ever ranking was #12 in 2013, and 5,632 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Avery?

Avery is pronounced /ˈeɪ.və.ɹi/ (IPA).

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