April
April: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/ · /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/
Meaning and origin of April
Root meaning: “of the month of the goddess Venus”
- A female given name transferred from the month name [in turn from English]; used since the early 20th century.
Etymology
From Middle English apprile, Aprill, re-Latinised from Middle English aueril, from Old French avrill, from Latin Aprīlis (“of the month of the goddess Venus”), perhaps based on Etruscan 𐌀𐌐𐌓𐌖 (apru), from Ancient Greek Ἀφροδίτη (Aphrodítē, “Venus”). Displaced native Old English ēastermōnaþ (“April”, literally “Easter month”), see Eastermonth.
How popular is April?
Since 1880, 242,925 girls and 667 boys in the U.S. have been named April (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #23 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #1411 in 1980. In 2025 it ranked #542 for girls, with 557 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for April
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April FAQ
What does the name April mean?
April traces back to a root meaning "of the month of the goddess Venus". A female given name transferred from the month name [in turn from English]; used since the early 20th century. From Middle English apprile, Aprill, re-Latinised from Middle English aueril, from Old French avrill, from Latin Aprīlis (“of the month of the goddess Venus”), perhaps based on Etruscan 𐌀𐌐𐌓𐌖 (apru), from Ancient Greek Ἀφροδίτη (Aphrodítē, “Venus”). Displaced native Old English ēastermōnaþ (“April”, literally “Easter month”), see Eastermonth.
What is the origin of the name April?
April is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name April?
Since 1880, 242,925 girls and 667 boys in the U.S. have been named April (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #23 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #1411 in 1980. In 2025 it ranked #542 for girls, with 557 babies given the name.
Is April a boy or girl name?
April is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 242,925 girls and 667 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.