Avry
Primarily a girl's name of Old French origin with 562 recorded births. Also given to 504 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Avry peaked during the Gen Z era, when 37 babies received this name in a single year (2005). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Avry remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Avry ranks #7620 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Avry is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old French origin, a variant of Avery, from the Old French form of Alfred or Aubrey, from the Old English Ælfrēd (elf counsel) or the Germanic Alberich (elf ruler), meaning 'elf ruler' or 'wise counsel' — the modern spelling variant of an increasingly popular name.
With over 562 recorded births, Avry is used in American communities as a distinctive spelling of Avery — one of the fastest-rising names of the 2000s for girls. The gender-neutral Avery has become firmly established as a girl's name, and Avry's trimmed spelling gives it a more distinctive written character. It carries the same soft sound and modern appeal in a slightly more personalized form.
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Phonetically, Avry belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Old French naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Old French names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Avry’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Avry was #5083 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7620, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 72 | #7627 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 226 | #6254 | — |
| 2000s | 227 | #6348 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 32 | #8254 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #12568 | — |
The Story of Avry
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Avry is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Avry are most likely born between 1995 and 2015.
How rare is Avry?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Avry — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 2000s with 227 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Avry by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Avry per day would take 1.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1989–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #7620 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7692 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6487 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7304 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9031 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9199 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9240 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7902 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6017 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4607 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4478 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4083 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5578 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6174 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5263 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5243 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5783 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4484 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4591 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3884 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Avry as a Boy's Name
Avry is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 504 recorded births since 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024