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How Many People Are Named Avery?
Estimated people named Avery living in the U.S. today
222,678
Gender distribution
27% male · 73% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 230,393
- Peak year: 2014 (11,861 births)
- Estimated living today: 222,678
Avery by age group — who carries the name today?
Avery popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Avery
Avery has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 230,393 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 222,678 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,535 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Averys 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 Avery in the US?
An estimated 222,678 people named Avery are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Avery uncommon — about 1 in 1,535 Americans.
Is Avery a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Avery is 27% male and 73% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Avery most popular?
Avery peaked in 2014, when 11,861 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Avery?
Avery ranks #239 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).