girls' name · peaked 2007

Abril

Every Abril since 1969 — 9,329 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#1,150
among girls
Babies in 2025
201
named Abril
Peak year
2007
737 babies
All-time total
9,329
since 1969

The story of Abril

Abril is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,150 in 2025 with 201 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1969, 9,329 American babies have been named Abril. Its peak came in 2007, when 737 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abril stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Abril year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 201 #1,150
2024 206 #1,166
2023 246 #1,032
2022 212 #1,145
2021 183 #1,269
2020 210 #1,133
2019 246 #1,042
2018 255 #1,018
2017 299 #897
2016 318 #885
2015 274 #985
2014 272 #979
2013 295 #874
2012 355 #773
2011 335 #806
2010 398 #711
2009 478 #629
2008 585 #523
2007 737 #438
2006 316 #849
2005 322 #804
2004 294 #839
2003 246 #949
2002 225 #981 5 #10,689
2001 260 #884
2000 255 #863
1995 61 #2,189
1990 67 #2,011
1985 15 #4,860
1980 11 #5,913
1975 5 #9,070
1970 6 #7,071
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Abril in 2025?

Abril ranked #1,150 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 201 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Abril?

9,329 babies have been named Abril in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Abril most popular?

Abril peaked in 2007, when 737 newborns received the name.

Is Abril a boy or girl name?

Abril is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Abril rising or falling?

Abril is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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