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How Many People Are Named April?
Estimated people named April living in the U.S. today
223,708
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 243,028
- Peak year: 1980 (11,518 births)
- Estimated living today: 223,708
April by age group — who carries the name today?
April popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name April
April has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 243,028 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 223,708 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,528 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Aprils you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named April in the US?
An estimated 223,708 people named April are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes April uncommon — about 1 in 1,528 Americans.
Is April a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, April is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was April most popular?
April peaked in 1980, when 11,518 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name April?
April ranks #238 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).