How old is someone named April?
The average April is 45 years old.
Half of all living Aprils are between 39 and 53.
When was April popular?
April rose fast and peaked in 1980, then faded almost as fast. 53% of all Aprils were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 | 0 |
| 1920s | 111 | 0 |
| 1930s | 196 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 2,959 | 1,800 |
| 1950s | 10,185 | 8,100 |
| 1960s | 28,381 | 25,000 |
| 1970s | 77,186 | 73,000 |
| 1980s | 76,227 | 73,000 |
| 1990s | 25,833 | 25,000 |
| 2000s | 11,425 | 11,000 |
| 2010s | 7,554 | 7,500 |
| 2020s | 3,521 | 3,500 |
How many Aprils are still alive?
About 230,000 Aprils are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 240,000 babies named April since 1917.
Nearly every April ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name April?
About two in five living Aprils are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 8%
- Gen X 44%
- Millennial 36%
- Gen Z 8%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is April an old name?
Somewhat. April is older than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical April will be 66 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is April a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Aprils are women.
Names the same age as April
NAME TWIN
April's name twin is Melissa. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Melissa's age curve is the closest match to April's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name April
How old is the average April?
The average April in the US is 45 years old. The median is 46, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named April?
About 230,000 Aprils are alive in the US today, out of roughly 240,000 babies given the name since 1917.
When was the name April most popular?
In 1980, when about 12,000 baby girls were named April.
Is April a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 44% of living Aprils, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this