Averell is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old French word 'averel', which means 'avalanche'. The name Averell was popularized in literature through the character Averell Dalton, a member of the fictional Dalton Gang in Louis L'Amour's novel 'Frontier Man'. The name carries a sense of strength and adventurous spirit, perhaps influenced by its association with the daring exploits of the Dalton Gang.
The name Averell experienced fluctuations in popularity with five births each in 1956 and 1998, while there was a slight peak with six births in 1957. The total number of births over these years is 21.