Avrey
Primarily a girl's name of Old French origin with 381 recorded births. Also given to 278 boys.
Meaning & Origin
When Avrey hit its peak of 30 births in 2006, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Avrey reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Avrey is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Avrey is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old French origin, a variant spelling of Avery, derived from the Old French form of the Germanic name Alfred or Alberich, meaning 'ruler of the elves' or 'elf counsel.'
Avery crossed firmly into the girls' column in the 2000s and has climbed steadily ever since, praised for its professional yet warm sound. Avrey offers a phonetically identical but visually distinct alternative for parents who love the name but want to set their child apart.
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Avrey is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Old French naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Avrey creates its characteristic bright, approachable quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Avrey has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | #13240 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 132 | #9235 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 202 | #6524 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 21 | #8477 | — |
The Story of Avrey
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Avrey is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Avrey are most likely born between 1998 and 2016.
How rare is Avrey?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Avrey is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2000s with 202 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Avrey by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Avrey per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1998–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #12328 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13820 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15581 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11230 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14059 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9916 |
| 2017 | 7 | #12899 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8968 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9023 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9625 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8196 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7861 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6173 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5629 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5730 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5782 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5924 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4699 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6865 |
| 2004 | 26 | #4955 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Avrey as a Boy's Name
Avrey is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 278 recorded births since 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2023