Unisex · #1,330 in 2026

Averi

Averi was an American rock band that formed in Boston in 1998. The primary lineup of the band was Chad Perrone, Michael Currier, Stuart Berk, Chris Tilden (bass), and Matt Lydon (drums). Averi grew in local popularity rather quickly, and eventually developed a strong national following. From 2001 through 2005, the band garnered considerable attention from record labels.

Current Rank
#1,330
Peak Rank
#713 (2015)
Total Babies
8K
5-Yr Trend
-38%
👧 Girl peak #713 (8K total)
👦 Boy peak #3,710 (437 total)
👧As Girl Name
1969
First Year
2026
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#713
Peak Rank
8K
Total Count
51
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1991
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#3710
Peak Rank
437
Total Count
31
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Averi

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Averi was an American rock band that formed in Boston in 1998. The primary lineup of the band was Chad Perrone, Michael Currier, Stuart Berk, Chris Tilden (bass), and Matt Lydon (drums). Averi grew in local popularity rather quickly, and eventually developed a strong national following. From 2001 through 2005, the band garnered considerable attention from record labels.

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Origin & history
Averi was founded in 1998 on the campus of Suffolk University by Matt Lydon, Michael Currier, and Chad Perrone. The band's debut EP, At Wits End , featured a saxophone-heavy funk sound. At Wits End became very popular within the local scene, and helped the band gain support from producer Mike Denneen for their debut studio album , Direction of Motion . Averi recruited Chris Tilden and Stuart Berk into the band for Direction of Motion , which had a more pop sound than At Wits End . After Direction of Motion sold thousands of copies, the band began touring throughout the East Coast of the United

The Story of Averi

As a girl name

Averi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1969, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 399 Averis were born — ranking #713 that year. As of 2026, Averi ranks #1,330 for girls with 170 births, falling sharply (-38%). In total, more than 8K Averis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Averi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 30 Averis were born — ranking #3,710 that year. As of 2026, Averi ranks #4,323 for boys with 24 births, rising sharply (+27% over the past five years). In total, more than 437 Averis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Averi

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Averi

What does the name Averi mean?
Averi was an American rock band that formed in Boston in 1998. The primary lineup of the band was Chad Perrone, Michael Currier, Stuart Berk, Chris Tilden (bass), and Matt Lydon (drums). Averi grew in local popularity rather quickly, and eventually developed a strong national following. From 2001 through 2005, the band garnered considerable attention from record labels.
How popular is Averi in 2026?
In 2026, Averi ranks #1,330 among girls' names in the U.S., with 170 babies given the name that year.
When was Averi most popular?
Averi reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #713 that year with 399 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Averi most popular?
Averi has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, Idaho, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Averi.
Is Averi a unisex name?
Yes — Averi is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 95% of Averis assigned female and 5% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Averi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Averi include Delta, Collette, Sarina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Averi

Averi is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 8K births in the dataset. Averi's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #713. Use the chart and map above to compare Averi'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.