Names / Avery
Is Avery a first name or a last name?
Avery is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in the United Kingdom and Australia.
How to address someone called Avery
- United States. Avery is used both ways: about 39,564 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 166,863 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Avery is used both ways: 33% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Avery is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Avery or Dear Ms. Avery.
- Australia. Avery is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Avery or Dear Ms. Avery.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Avery by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Avery as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (359 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 149 | 130 | 53% |
| Canada | 9 | 18 | 33% |
| United Kingdom | 18 | 0 | 100% |
| Australia | 16 | 1 | 94% |
| New Zealand | 11 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Avery in the United States
- As a surname: about 39,564 people in the 2010 census, rank 878 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 166,863 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 70% of them girls.
Avery as a given name: men or women?
About 24% of people with Avery as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 70% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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