April
Every April since 1917 — 243,592 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of April
April is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #542 in 2025 with 557 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 243,592 American babies have been named April. Its peak came in 1980, when 11,517 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 April stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
April 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 | 557 | #542 | — | — |
| 2024 | 609 | #502 | — | — |
| 2023 | 588 | #516 | — | — |
| 2022 | 588 | #530 | — | — |
| 2021 | 594 | #519 | — | — |
| 2020 | 585 | #517 | — | — |
| 2019 | 636 | #492 | — | — |
| 2018 | 656 | #477 | — | — |
| 2017 | 695 | #455 | — | — |
| 2016 | 824 | #405 | — | — |
| 2015 | 807 | #403 | — | — |
| 2014 | 795 | #405 | — | — |
| 2013 | 718 | #424 | — | — |
| 2012 | 785 | #396 | — | — |
| 2011 | 796 | #396 | — | — |
| 2010 | 842 | #375 | — | — |
| 2009 | 914 | #355 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,022 | #329 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,093 | #310 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,035 | #317 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,055 | #302 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,180 | #277 | 5 | #11,480 |
| 2003 | 1,118 | #278 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,252 | #254 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,300 | #245 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,451 | #214 | — | — |
| 1995 | 2,076 | #155 | — | — |
| 1990 | 4,572 | #73 | 12 | #4,422 |
| 1985 | 6,691 | #47 | 25 | #2,172 |
| 1980 | 11,472 | #26 | 45 | #1,411 |
| 1975 | 8,245 | #25 | 29 | #1,708 |
| 1970 | 4,603 | #82 | 16 | #2,300 |
| 1965 | 2,812 | #136 | 5 | #3,950 |
| 1960 | 1,934 | #191 | 5 | #4,060 |
| 1955 | 1,251 | #229 | — | — |
| 1950 | 394 | #402 | — | — |
| 1945 | 242 | #457 | — | — |
| 1940 | 105 | #675 | — | — |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,104 | — | — |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,939 | — | — |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,625 | — | — |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,105 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named April
- April Bowlby Actor · b. 1980
- April Pearson Actor · b. 1989
- April Winchell Actor · b. 1960
- April Ross Volleyball player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name April in 2025?
April ranked #542 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 557 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named April?
243,592 babies have been named April in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name April most popular?
April peaked in 1980, when 11,517 newborns received the name.
Is April a boy or girl name?
April is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name April rising or falling?
April is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named April?
Well-known people named April include April Bowlby (actor), April Pearson (actor), April Winchell (actor).