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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

April — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Apricity|Apryl
LatinGirl→ Stable

April

AY-prul · 2 syllables

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Girl
#502
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#502
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 37
Peak rank
#502 in 2024
5yr change
+14 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #502 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
April

Popularity score: 37  ·  SSA Rank: #502

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+14 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend60

Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.

Uniqueness65

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
NatureClassicMonth-nameGirl2-syllableSpringLatin RootVintageCelestial-adjacentUncommon
Character
opening and renewal
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Aprils

professionalpoisedfashionableinfluentialwarm
STRONG
High confidence

April is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #502 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +14 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#502 · rare
April at a Glance
Meaning:From the Latin month name Aprilis, possibly derived from aperire meaning 'to open', referring to spring's opening of buds and flowers.
Language root:Latin · Aprilis
Peak rank:#502 in 2024
5yr change:+14 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
April Bowlby
Actress
April Love Geary
Model
Similar Sound
AvrilAriel◈AuroraAvaAria
Similar Style
MayJune◈LilyIrisRoseWillow◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with April
MayJune◈IvyHazel◈VioletAutumn◈GraceMaya◈
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→ Stable
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Latin · #115
→ Stable
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English · #41
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
April illustration
Name Intelligence
April · Overview
Summary

April is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #502 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 18/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
April scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Nature · Classic character
April carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
april.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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