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UK girl's name

Averly

A modern feminine name derived from the Old English words "aefer" and "ley".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Averly is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Averly popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4634, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.

This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2018 to 2021. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Averly. 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 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Averly ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 girls were registered as Averly.
  • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Averly as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4634

2021

Births in 2021

4

Latest year

Peak year

2018

4 births

Estimated living

15

2026

Meaning

What does Averly mean?

The given name Averly is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, but appears to be an amalgamation of other names and words.

Some experts believe that Averly may have been derived from the combination of the names Ava and Avery, both of which have separate etymological roots. Ava is a Hebrew name meaning "life" or "breath," while Avery is an Old English surname derived from the ancient Norman French name Alveric, meaning "elf ruler."

Others suggest that Averly could be a feminized version of the name Averill, which itself is a variant of the surname Averell, originating from the Old French name Averil, meaning "April" or "springtime."

While the name Averly does not have a long historical record, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Averly is Averly Rae Gunner, an American actress and model born in 1993.

Averly Hubert (b. 1994) is a Canadian soccer player who has represented her country at the international level. Averly Grace Manring (b. 1998) is an American gymnast who has competed at the NCAA level for the University of Alabama.

In literature, Averly is the name of a character in the 2013 novel "The Storyteller" by Jodi Picoult, which explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the legacy of the Holocaust.

Averly Marquez (b. 2002) is a rising American actress and singer, known for her roles in various television shows and films, including the Netflix series "Outer Banks."

As a relatively new name, Averly has yet to establish a significant historical presence. However, its growing popularity and unique blend of linguistic influences suggest that it may continue to be embraced by parents seeking a distinctive and modern name for their children.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Averly over time

The chart below shows babies named Averly registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Averly, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Averly
01234201820192021

Decades

Averly by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Averly 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 #5064 7 2
2010s #4685 8 2

Related

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FAQ

Averly: questions and answers

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

In 2021, Averly was ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Averly most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Averly in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Averly?

A modern feminine name derived from the Old English words "aefer" and "ley".

How many people are called Averly in the UK?

A total of 15 babies have been registered as Averly across the 4 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.