Avril
Girl name · 254 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Avril: 254 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 28 births in 1977.
Avril is the French and English form of the Latin name Aprilis, meaning "to open" – a fitting reference to the spring month when buds unfurl. Though French in origin, the name has been steadily chosen by Scottish parents since the 1970s. The most famous bearer today is Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne, whose pop-punk anthems made the name globally familiar. Earlier, Avril Haines served as the first female Director of National Intelligence in the United States. A less common but charming variant is the Scottish Gaelic Aibreann, directly translating to "April." With its fresh, seasonal associations and international appeal, Avril feels both classic and modern, equally at home in a Glasgow nursery or a Parisian playground.
Girl 22 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197728 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 254since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 65%vs prior 5y