Averil is an uncommon yet captivating given name of English origin, derived from the Old French 'Aubrey,' which means 'noble ruler.' It was introduced into England in the Middle Ages and has since been used sporadically, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.
The name Averil experienced fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with peaks occurring in specific years rather than consistently increasing or decreasing over time. The highest number of births recorded was 20 in the year 1915, while the lowest was 5 in several different years, most recently in 2013 and 2014. Overall, there have been a total of 403 births named Averil since 1895.