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Averie

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-vuh-ree /ˈeɪ.və.ri/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Avery, from the Old English name Alfred or the Old French form of the Germanic name Alberich, meaning 'elf ruler' or 'counsel of elves'High

In 30 seconds: A creative spelling of the popular Avery, Averie brings a softer, more feminine look to a name that has steadily climbed the charts as a stylish unisex option leaning strongly girl.
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Origin HighOld English, Old French
MeaningVariant spelling of Avery, from the Old English name Alfred or the Old French form of the Germanic name Alberich, meaning 'elf ruler' or 'counsel of elves'
U.S. rank (2025)#701 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births404 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,445

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419852025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Averie is a variant of Avery, an English surname derived from the Old French name Averi, itself from the Germanic Alberich. As a given name, Avery transitioned from a mainly masculine surname to a popular unisex first name in the late 20th century.

The Averie spelling began appearing in U.S. birth records in the 1990s and gained traction through the 2000s and 2010s as parents sought a feminized visual variation. It remains less common than Avery but appeals to parents who want the sound with a unique look.

Did you know? The spelling Averie adds a French-influenced ending that makes the name look more distinctly feminine, a common trend in American baby-naming that emerged strongly in the 2000s.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Avery — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AveryAveriAverey

Nicknames

AveAviEvie

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Emery— parallel surname-to-first-name trajectory with the same -ery ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Averie mean?

Averie is a spelling variant of Avery, meaning 'ruler of the elves' from the Old English and Germanic Alberich.

How do you pronounce Averie?

Averie is pronounced AY-vuh-ree /ˈeɪ.və.ri/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Averie a girl or boy name?

Averie is used almost exclusively as a girls name. The -ie ending gives it a distinctly feminine appearance compared to Avery.

How is Averie different from Avery?

Averie and Avery sound identical. The -ie spelling is a stylistic choice that gives the name a softer, more feminine look on paper.

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