Declining since 2008, #1,150 for girls today.
Popularity of Abril since 1969
Babies named Abril per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 177 |
| 1990s | 1,045 |
| 2000s | 3,718 |
| 2010s | 3,047 |
| 2020s | 1,258 |
Meaning & origin
Abril, the Spanish and Catalan form of April, entered U.S. naming records in 1969 and has since been used steadily for girls. The name reached its highest popularity in 2007, ranking 1150th in 2025 with an incidence of 1 in 7,996 births. Its trajectory has been falling since 2008, but it remains a distinctive choice. In the 2000s, Abril saw notable usage in states like Arizona, Indiana, and Maryland, reflecting its appeal in communities with Hispanic heritage.
Abril is the Spanish and Catalan form of April, derived from the Latin Aprilis, a name of uncertain origin possibly related to the verb aperire, meaning "to open," in reference to the opening of flowers in spring. The name has been used as a given name in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century, and in the United States it has been recorded since the 1970s, experiencing a peak in popularity around 2007.
Where Abril is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abril” around the world
Where Abril lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: April
Sibling names for Abril
Names that share Abril's style, for a brother or sister.
