April is a female given name of Latin origin. It means "to open" or "to reveal". The name April is derived from the month of April, which was named after the goddess Aphrodite in Roman mythology. In ancient Rome, April was considered a sacred month dedicated to the worship of Aphrodite and her counterpart Venus. The name April has been used since the Middle Ages, but it became more popular during the Victorian era. Today, April is still a popular choice for girls' names, especially in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with the month of April, springtime, and new beginnings. Some notable people named April include American actresses April Bowlby and April Donovan.
"The name April experienced significant growth in popularity from the 1960s onwards, peaking in the late 1970s and early 1980s with over 10,000 births per year. However, it has since declined steadily, with fewer than 600 births annually recorded in recent years."