Total births
518
Girls' name · since 1952
Aprille
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 518 babies named Aprille, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 518
- total births
- 1952–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
518 girls have been named Aprille since 1952, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Aprille recorded 518 times among girls since 1952, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2003.
- 518 total births
- 1952–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
518 girls have been named Aprille since 1952, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 518
- total births
- 1952–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Aprille was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
34 babies were named Aprille in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Aprille's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aprille's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1960, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aprille at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Aprille popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2003
- Peak year (1979)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Aprille by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Aprille's strongest decade.
184 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Aprille births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 43
1950s
43 births
- 1960s
1960s
77 births
- 1970s
1970s
184 births
- 1980s
1980s
137 births
- 1990s 72
1990s
72 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 184 births (36% of all-time use).
How Aprille compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aprille's total volume
Aprille vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aprille by state
Where Aprille concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Aprille's total US births 2.9%
Even split
15 of 518 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aprille? ▼
518 babies have been named Aprille since 1952. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1979 with 34 births.
When was Aprille most popular? ▼
Aprille was most popular in the 1970s decade with 184 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Aprille most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aprille are California (15 births), Michigan (5 births), Wisconsin (5 births).
How long has the name Aprille been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Aprille since 1952 -- 52 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Aprille? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include April, Apryl, Aprile, Aprill, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aprille's data
- Aprille's decade-level peak was the 1970s (184 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Aprilles (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aprille
Nearby Names Like Aprille
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aprille
April Girl
#503 242,925 births
Apryl Girl
#6437 3,148 births
Aprile Girl
481 births
Aprill Girl
406 births
Apryle Girl
131 births
Compare Aprille side by side: Aprille vs April Aprille vs Apryl Aprille vs Aprile
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1952–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aprille: Baby Name Since 1952 - 518 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aprille. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aprille draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.