Audra Girl

Popularity: #853 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AW-dra /ˈɔːdrə/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: noble; English: a variant of Audrey

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Audra has its roots in the Old English word "ealdra," which means "noble strength." It is often considered a variant of the name Audrey, which itself derives from the Old English name "Æðelþryð," composed of the elements "æðel," meaning "noble," and "þryð," meaning "strength." The name Audrey was popularized in the Middle Ages, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Audrey, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon saint known for her piety and noble lineage. The name underwent a transformation in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, eventually leading to the modern form Audra as it entered the English lexicon.

Historically, the name Audrey gained prominence in literature and culture during the medieval period, particularly through Geoffrey Chaucer's works in the 14th century, where it was referenced in various forms. The name's association with nobility and strength was further solidified by the popularity of Saint Audrey, who became a symbol of virtue and resilience.

The name was also featured in the King James Bible, which contributed to its enduring presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, Audra and its variants have been embraced in various artistic expressions, including literature and music, where they often symbolize grace and strength.

The name has been associated with figures of significance in various narratives, reinforcing its noble connotations. Additionally, the diminutive form "Audie" has been used affectionately in some contexts, although Audra stands as a distinct name with its own historical and cultural significance.

Overall, the name Audra reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance, embodying themes of nobility and strength throughout its history.

Famous people named Audra

In this section, you will find notable people named Audra. 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 Audra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Audra McDonald is a singer and actress best known for Ragtime, Porgy and Bess, and The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.

Audra Lindley is an actress best known for Three's Company, The Rook, and The Love Boat.

Fictional characters named Audra

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Audra is a fictional character from the novel and film The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger. She is a significant figure in the protagonist's journey, representing both love and loss.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Audra. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Audra was first seen in the United States in 1887.

Audra has ranked as high as #443 nationally, which occurred in 1967, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, New York, and Michigan.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Audra 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 Audra 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 Audra.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 95 0 95
2024 103 0 103
2023 108 0 108
2022 103 0 103
2021 143 0 143
2020 131 0 131
2019 140 0 140
2018 171 0 171
2017 175 0 175
2016 175 0 175
2015 193 0 193
2014 232 0 232
2013 190 0 190
2012 184 0 184
2011 173 0 173
2010 163 0 163
2009 169 0 169
2008 191 0 191
2007 192 0 192
2006 175 0 175
2005 187 0 187
2004 199 0 199
2003 201 0 201
2002 178 0 178
2001 218 0 218
2000 211 0 211
1999 214 0 214
1998 207 0 207
1997 210 0 210
1996 220 0 220
1995 231 0 231
1994 276 0 276
1993 273 0 273
1992 300 0 300
1991 344 0 344
1990 320 0 320
1989 378 0 378
1988 416 0 416
1987 446 0 446
1986 434 0 434
1985 480 0 480
1984 530 0 530
1983 624 5 619
1982 659 0 659
1981 573 5 568
1980 514 0 514
1979 591 0 591
1978 493 5 488
1977 468 0 468
1976 496 5 491
1975 515 6 509
1974 560 0 560
1973 592 0 592
1972 691 5 686
1971 915 5 910
1970 860 0 860
1969 851 6 845
1968 995 0 995
1967 1,158 5 1,153
1966 892 0 892
1965 90 0 90
1964 15 0 15
1963 19 0 19
1962 31 5 26
1961 19 0 19
1960 22 0 22
1959 23 0 23
1958 17 0 17
1957 19 0 19
1956 24 0 24
1955 22 0 22
1954 32 0 32
1953 15 0 15
1952 28 0 28
1951 32 0 32
1950 18 0 18
1949 36 0 36
1948 33 0 33
1947 33 5 28
1946 20 0 20
1945 26 0 26
1944 21 0 21
1943 36 0 36
1942 34 0 34
1941 36 0 36
1940 31 0 31
1939 35 0 35
1938 52 0 52
1937 48 0 48
1936 50 8 42
1935 59 5 54
1934 65 5 60
1933 62 0 62
1932 60 5 55
1931 66 0 66
1930 86 5 81
1929 64 0 64
1928 83 5 78
1927 77 0 77
1926 88 6 82
1925 96 8 88
1924 84 6 78
1923 101 0 101
1922 107 9 98
1921 120 7 113
1920 117 10 107
1919 91 8 83
1918 128 13 115
1917 112 9 103
1916 133 9 124
1915 107 18 89
1914 61 0 61
1913 77 0 77
1912 80 0 80
1911 50 0 50
1910 43 0 43
1909 52 0 52
1908 36 0 36
1907 45 0 45
1906 29 0 29
1905 22 0 22
1904 33 0 33
1903 30 0 30
1902 26 0 26
1901 23 0 23
1900 25 0 25
1899 25 0 25
1898 20 0 20
1897 15 0 15
1896 24 0 24
1895 21 0 21
1894 22 0 22
1893 11 0 11
1892 20 0 20
1891 11 0 11
1890 11 0 11
1889 5 0 5
1888 8 0 8
1887 9 0 9

Top States for Audra (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
FL 8
17%
TX 8
17%
CA 8
17%
OH 7
15%
IL 6
13%
MN 6
13%
VA 5
10%