April
April is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “To open”, pronounced AY-pril. It ranked #542 in the United States in 2025, given to 557 babies, and peaked at #23 in 1979. Common nicknames: Ape, Ria, Pril.
How popular is April in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does April mean, and where does it come from?
April takes its name from the Roman month Aprilis, which the Romans themselves linked to aperire, "to open" — the month when buds open. It is the oldest of the English month names to be used for children and the only one that has ever been common, arriving in the 1940s, peaking sharply in the 1970s and settling since into steady, modest use. The name belongs to a small family of seasonal names — May, June, Summer, Autumn — but keeps a lightness the others don't quite have, helped by the run of memorable Aprils in film and television, from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Parks and Recreation.
How is April used around the world?
April is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 2+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for April?
Famous People Named April
- April Ross — American beach volleyball player and Olympic gold medallist
- April Bowlby — American actress
- Avril Lavigne — Canadian singer, whose first name is the French form of April
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name April mean?
April is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "To open." April takes its name from the Roman month Aprilis, which the Romans themselves linked to aperire, "to open" — the month when buds open. It is the oldest of the English month names to be used for children and the only one that has ever been common, arriving in the 1940s, peaking sharply in the 1970s and settling since into steady, modest use.
How do you pronounce April?
April is pronounced AY-pril. Common variations include Avril, Aprill, Abril.
Is April a girl name?
Yes, April is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ape, Ria, Pril.