Aubrey
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Elf; Ruler
Background: The name Aubrey originates from the Old French name 'Aubri,' which is derived from the Germanic elements 'ald' meaning 'old' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler.' This name has evolved over time into its modern form while retaining its original meanings.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#306
Total births
162,498
Most popular decade
2010s
(202,047 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-109 ranks)
Years in Top 100
17
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
19.1% male
80.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 21
- First year rank
- #373
- Peak year
- 1926
- Peak year births
- 498
- Peak rank
- #249
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 94
- Recent rank
- #1,744
Female
- First year
- 1889
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,279
- Peak year
- 2012
- Peak year births
- 8,059
- Peak rank
- #15
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,209
- Recent rank
- #130
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).