Audrey

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Noble Strength; Noble; Strength

Background: The name Audrey originates from the Old French name 'Aoudre,' which is derived from the Latin 'Aldricus,' meaning 'noble strength.' This term has Germanic roots, combining 'ald' meaning 'old' or 'noble' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#126
Total births
305,866
Most popular decade
2010s (155,085 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-46 ranks)
Years in Top 100
43
First recorded year
1881

Gender usage

1.0% male 99.0% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1894
First year births
7
First year rank
#857
Peak year
1921
Peak year births
74
Peak rank
#780
Most recent year
2023
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#10,812

Female

First year
1881
First year births
11
First year rank
#503
Peak year
2015
Peak year births
5,613
Peak rank
#37
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,993
Recent rank
#82

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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