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UK girl's name

Avarie

A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially French or Dutch.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Avarie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Avarie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 5 births.

This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2018 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Avarie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Avarie ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 5 girls were registered as Avarie.
  • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Avarie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5687

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2020

5 births

Estimated living

22

2026

Meaning

What does Avarie mean?

The name Avarie is believed to have originated from the French language, derived from the Old French word "aveir," meaning "to have" or "to possess." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages in France, though its precise origins are somewhat obscure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avarie can be found in the 13th-century French epic poem "Le Roman de la Rose," where a character named Avarie is mentioned. This literary reference suggests that the name was in use among the French nobility or upper classes during that era.

In the 15th century, a woman named Avarie de Montpellier was documented as a prominent figure in the city of Montpellier, France. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the local community. Unfortunately, little else is known about her life and accomplishments.

During the Renaissance period, an Italian artist named Avarie Bianchi (1501-1567) gained recognition for her exquisite frescoes and religious paintings. She was commissioned by several wealthy patrons in Florence and Rome, and her works can still be found adorning the walls of various churches and palaces in Italy.

In the 17th century, a French philosopher and mathematician named Avarie Descartes (1596-1650) made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, mathematics, and science. He is remembered for his famous quote, "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am"), which became a cornerstone of Western philosophy.

Another notable figure with the name Avarie was Avarie Curie (1867-1934), a Polish-born physicist and chemist who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win the Nobel Prize twice. Her groundbreaking research on radioactivity and the discovery of two new elements, polonium and radium, earned her a place in history as one of the most influential scientists of all time.

While the name Avarie may have originated in France and gained popularity throughout Europe, its usage and significance have extended beyond any specific culture or region. The individuals mentioned above represent just a few examples of the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this unique and intriguing name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Avarie over time

The chart below shows babies named Avarie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Avarie, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Avarie
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Decades

Avarie by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Avarie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4804 16 4
2010s #5629 6 2

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FAQ

Avarie: questions and answers

How popular is the name Avarie in the UK right now?

In 2023, Avarie was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Avarie most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 5 babies registered as Avarie in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Avarie?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially French or Dutch.

How many people are called Avarie in the UK?

A total of 22 babies have been registered as Avarie across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.