Boy · #9,631 in 2026

Averell

Name: Popularity of the name Averell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Averell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,631

Peak Rank

#3,552 (1957)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1956

First Year

1998

Last Year

1957

Peak Year

#3552

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Averell

Averell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1956, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 6 Averells were born — ranking #3,552 that year. As of 2026, Averell ranks #9,631 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Averells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Averell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Averell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Averill
Avere
Avera
Averi
Deverell
Aversa
Ovalle
Verrell
Lavere
Averno
Overall
Avril

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Averell

What does the name Averell mean?

Averell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Averell in 2026?

In 2026, Averell ranks #9,631 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Averell most popular?

Averell reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #3,552 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Averell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Averell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Averell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Averell include Garr, Glenward, Emzie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Averell

Averell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Averell's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #3,552. Use the chart and map above to compare Averell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.