Aubrey Unisex

Popularity: #143 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AW-bree //ˈɔːbri//

Origin: Old French; English

Meaning: Old French: elf ruler; English: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Aubrey has its roots in the Old French name Aubree, which itself derives from the Germanic name Alberic, composed of the elements 'ald' meaning 'old' or 'wise' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' This name was introduced into England after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it evolved into various forms, including Aubrey and Aubree. The name has been recorded in English since at least the 12th century, often associated with noble lineage and chivalric ideals, reflecting the characteristics of wisdom and leadership inherent in its etymology.

Aubrey gained prominence through historical figures, notably Saint Aubrey, a 7th-century bishop in the region now known as France, who contributed to the spread of Christianity. The name was also borne by several notable individuals in medieval England, including Aubrey de Vere, the 1st Earl of Oxford, who lived in the 12th century.

The name's association with nobility and its use in literature, such as in the works of poets and playwrights during the Renaissance, helped to solidify its place in the cultural lexicon. Culturally, Aubrey has been linked to themes of nobility and wisdom, often evoking images of strength and leadership.

The name's feminine form, Aubree, has also been noted in various literary contexts, enhancing its appeal. Over the centuries, Aubrey has maintained a presence in English-speaking cultures, often symbolizing a blend of grace and strength, reflecting the historical significance of its roots and the enduring qualities associated with its meaning.

Famous people named Aubrey

In this section, you will find notable people named Aubrey. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Aubrey who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Aubrey who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Aubrey Plaza is an actress and comedian best known for Parks and Recreation, Legion, and Ingrid Goes West.

Aubrey O'Day is a singer and television personality best known for being a member of Danity Kane, and for her appearances on reality TV shows.

Aubrey Drake Graham, known as Drake, is a rapper and singer best known for albums like Take Care, Views, and Scorpion.

Aubrey de Grey is a biomedical gerontologist best known for his work on aging and longevity research.

Fictional characters named Aubrey

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Aubrey is a fictional character from the novel series Aubrey-Maturin by Patrick O'Brian. He is a naval officer and close friend of Captain Jack Aubrey, playing a significant role in the adventures of the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.

Aubrey is a fictional character from the animated series The Amazing World of Gumball. She is a student at Elmore Junior High and is known for her cheerful personality and friendship with the main characters.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Aubrey, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AudreyAvaAriaAmeliaAutumnAlina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Aubrey. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AinsleyAlyssaAdalynAylaAnabelleAlysonAriannaAllegra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aubrey was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Aubrey has ranked as high as #59 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Aubrey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Aubrey is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Aubrey was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Aubrey.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,073 70 2,003
2024 2,311 94 2,217
2023 2,712 134 2,578
2022 3,134 135 2,999
2021 3,674 157 3,517
2020 4,065 144 3,921
2019 4,746 148 4,598
2018 5,365 156 5,209
2017 6,076 139 5,937
2016 6,683 131 6,552
2015 7,551 148 7,403
2014 7,770 135 7,635
2013 8,122 137 7,985
2012 8,213 152 8,061
2011 7,331 143 7,188
2010 5,510 143 5,367
2009 5,553 145 5,408
2008 5,705 135 5,570
2007 4,644 138 4,506
2006 3,802 142 3,660
2005 2,412 148 2,264
2004 1,961 145 1,816
2003 1,894 137 1,757
2002 1,813 172 1,641
2001 1,670 165 1,505
2000 1,599 189 1,410
1999 1,435 183 1,252
1998 1,430 178 1,252
1997 1,330 196 1,134
1996 1,301 207 1,094
1995 1,253 209 1,044
1994 1,335 231 1,104
1993 1,256 198 1,058
1992 1,317 209 1,108
1991 1,114 190 924
1990 1,139 203 936
1989 983 190 793
1988 1,048 210 838
1987 1,020 199 821
1986 952 231 721
1985 1,003 233 770
1984 813 190 623
1983 780 189 591
1982 829 191 638
1981 718 191 527
1980 656 176 480
1979 655 184 471
1978 566 177 389
1977 510 175 335
1976 425 162 263
1975 428 199 229
1974 359 174 185
1973 311 169 142
1972 199 179 20
1971 228 219 9
1970 216 204 12
1969 213 196 17
1968 218 208 10
1967 210 192 18
1966 212 200 12
1965 201 193 8
1964 252 244 8
1963 253 246 7
1962 263 256 7
1961 276 261 15
1960 288 275 13
1959 351 338 13
1958 370 360 10
1957 383 375 8
1956 378 368 10
1955 306 299 7
1954 350 338 12
1953 348 348 0
1952 320 311 9
1951 353 340 13
1950 303 293 10
1949 304 299 5
1948 329 319 10
1947 318 307 11
1946 343 334 9
1945 303 291 12
1944 333 321 12
1943 387 373 14
1942 417 401 16
1941 381 373 8
1940 369 354 15
1939 401 389 12
1938 401 389 12
1937 397 376 21
1936 374 361 13
1935 367 348 19
1934 389 372 17
1933 375 357 18
1932 425 406 19
1931 398 383 15
1930 420 392 28
1929 423 395 28
1928 456 429 27
1927 421 393 28
1926 533 498 35
1925 485 458 27
1924 490 455 35
1923 476 452 24
1922 488 464 24
1921 510 480 30
1920 497 478 19
1919 413 391 22
1918 448 429 19
1917 462 437 25
1916 452 429 23
1915 411 394 17
1914 330 313 17
1913 268 255 13
1912 251 236 15
1911 124 107 17
1910 114 105 9
1909 84 84 0
1908 78 67 11
1907 85 76 9
1906 72 67 5
1905 78 69 9
1904 69 60 9
1903 65 56 9
1902 55 49 6
1901 54 43 11
1900 67 62 5
1899 42 42 0
1898 51 45 6
1897 46 46 0
1896 50 50 0
1895 44 37 7
1894 39 39 0
1893 38 32 6
1892 35 35 0
1891 20 20 0
1890 21 21 0
1889 20 15 5
1888 18 18 0
1887 34 34 0
1886 10 10 0
1885 11 11 0
1884 18 18 0
1883 20 20 0
1882 16 16 0
1881 15 15 0
1880 21 21 0

Top States for Aubrey (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 256
11%
TX 226
10%
FL 142
6%
NC 100
4%
PA 98
4%
NY 92
4%
GA 91
4%
OH 83
4%
MI 81
4%
IL 76
3%
VA 76
3%
NJ 62
3%
WI 55
2%
SC 50
2%
MO 49
2%
TN 48
2%
LA 43
2%
AZ 43
2%
MA 42
2%
MD 39
2%
IN 38
2%
WA 37
2%
CO 32
1%
MN 31
1%
KY 28
1%
AL 28
1%
AR 28
1%
MS 27
1%
WV 27
1%
OK 22
1%
IA 20
1%
CT 19
1%
KS 15
1%
OR 14
1%
NE 14
1%
UT 14
1%
NV 13
1%
DE 12
1%
ID 12
1%
NH 11
0%
RI 10
0%
NM 10
0%
ME 9
0%
VT 6
0%
HI 6
0%
DC 5
0%
MT 5
0%
SD 5
0%