The unique appeal of Avery has always captured the attention of parents, but it wasn’t until the early 2000s that its popularity really began to take off. While the name is historically masculine, more and more girls in the United States have been given the name. Gender: Once meant solely for boys, Avery is now a popular gender-neutral option. Pronunciation: ah-ve-ree The Social Security Administration’s latest data from 2020 reveals it as the 19th most popular name for girls and the 212th most popular name for boys. Avery’s biggest year for girls was in 2013 when it sat at No. 12, and it has consistently ranked in the top 20 names since. The entertainment industry almost certainly played a role in Avery’s popularity, as well. In 2010, the popular TV comedy “30 Rock” introduced the character of reporter Avery Jessup (actress Elizabeth Banks), while heart-breaker Avery Barkley (actor Jonathan Jackson) became a favorite on the musical drama “Nashville.”

Name Variations

Variations of the name Avery include:

Averey (English)Averi (English)Avary (English)Averie (English)Avry (English)

Similar Names

Other names that sound similar to Avery:

AmyAvahAvenAviEmeryEmoryEvaEverlyEvieIvoryIvy

Other gender-neutral names starting with A:

AsherAubreyAshleyAndersonAshtonArleyAidanAlexAndy

Common Nicknames

The most common nicknames for Avery include:

Ave or Aves: Your little Ave or Aves is spunky, enthusiastic, and a giant ball of fun rolled into one short, sweet name!Avie: Suggests a natural-born leader! Avie may be focused and ambitious, but they’re also friendly, caring, and always ready to help others.

Suggested Sibling Names

Some possible sibling names for Avery include:

Amelia Anthony Audrey Austin Ava Carly Emery Oliver Owen Olivia Riley

Famous People Named Avery

Famous people with the name Avery:

Avery Bradley, American NBA basketball player for the Houston RocketsAvery Johnson, American basketball coach, most recently for the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball teamAvery Brooks, American actor known for his role as Captain Benjamin Sisko on the TV series “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”

Famous fictional characters named Avery:

Avery Arable, Fern’s older brother in “Charlotte’s Web"Avery I and Avery II, two minor characters in the “Harry Potter” seriesAvery Barkley, a music producer and musician on the TV musical drama “Nashville"Avery Jessup, a no-nonsense reporter on the TV comedy “30 Rock”

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