April: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AYP-ruhl · 2 syllables
April means “of the month of the goddess Venus”, from English and French and Latin.
From Middle English apprile, Aprill, re-Latinised from Middle English aueril, from Old French avrill, from Latin Aprilis (“of the month of the goddess Venus”), perhaps based on Etruscan (apru), from Ancient Greek (Aphrodite, “Venus”). Displaced native Old English eastermonath (“April”, literally “Easter month”), see Eastermonth.
- Meaning
- of the month of the goddess Venus
- Origin
- English, French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- AYP-ruhl
- US rank (2025)
- #542
- US babies a year
- about 587 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1970
- Style
- Nature
How popular is April?
April was the #542 name in the US in 2025, given to 557 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1970.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #542 |
| England & Wales | #265 |
| Scotland | #197 |
| Northern Ireland | #281 |
| Ireland | #276 |
| France | #396 |
| Canada | #850 |
| Australia | #239 |
How old are people named April?
Half of US adults named April are older than 46; most are between 27 and 66. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for April
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named April have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Courtney
- Larry
- Andrea
Names like April
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Leticia
- Heather
- Heidi
- Tamara
- Kimberly
- Bobbi
- Trisha
- Michelle
- Marlena
- Shawna
- Leann
- Adrianne
- Wendy
- Lourdes
- Kendra
- Jolynn
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Questions about April
What does the name April mean?
April means “of the month of the goddess Venus”. It comes from English and French and Latin.
How do you pronounce April?
April is pronounced AYP-ruhl.
How popular is the name April?
April was the #542 name in the US in 2025, given to 557 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1970.
How old are people named April?
Half of US adults named April are older than 46. Most are between 27 and 66.