Apryl
Girl name · English · French · Latin
Meaningto open · English form of April
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,139 in 1981
9 babies were named Apryl in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,350 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1942–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Apryl you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Apryl, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Apryl would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryApryl first shows up in US birth records in 1942, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 83 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1981, when it ranked #1,139. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowApryl was 4.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 44,248 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- TrendApryl has slipped 5,350 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningApryl is an English form of April, which means “to open”. Our records link it to English, French and Latin roots.
About the name Apryl
Apryl is a girl name of English, French and Latin origin meaning “to open”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ryl”. US birth records list Apryl for girls from 1942 to 2025, in 80 of those 84 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #1,139 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.4 | 421,053 girls |
| 1950s | 7.4 | 135,318 girls |
| 1960s | 18 | 54,975 girls |
| 1970s | 44 | 22,978 girls |
| 1980s | 51 | 19,747 girls |
| 1990s | 26 | 38,037 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 57,274 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 81,103 girls |
| 2020s | 10 | 97,403 girls |
Other spellings of Apryl
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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Questions about the name Apryl
What does the name Apryl mean?
Apryl means “to open” in English, as a form of April.
What is the origin of the name Apryl?
Apryl has English, French, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Apryl a boy or girl name?
Apryl is a girl name.
How popular is the name Apryl?
Apryl ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#1,139).