Audrey Girl

Popularity: #83 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AW-dree /ˈɔːdri/

Origin: Old English; French

Meaning: Old English: noble strength; French: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Audrey has its roots in the Old English name "Æðelpryð," which is derived from the elements "æðel," meaning "noble," and "pryð," meaning "strength" or "noble strength." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning into the Old French form "Audree" before entering Middle English as "Audrey." The name became more widely recognized in England after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which facilitated the integration of many Old French names into the English language. Historically, the name Audrey is associated with Saint Audrey, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon saint who was the daughter of the King of East Anglia.

She is often celebrated for her piety and was known for founding a monastery on the Isle of Ely. The name gained further prominence through the writings of Bede, an influential English monk and historian, who chronicled her life and virtues in the 8th century.

Additionally, the name was popularized in literature, notably through the character Audrey in William Shakespeare's play "As You Like It," written in the early 17th century, which contributed to its cultural resonance. Culturally, the name Audrey has been associated with nobility and strength, reflecting its etymological roots.

It has also been linked to themes of beauty and grace, particularly in the context of the medieval period when it was often given to girls of noble birth. The diminutive form "Audie" has been used historically, though it is less common.

Overall, the name Audrey has maintained a significant presence in English-speaking cultures, embodying a blend of historical depth and cultural significance.

Famous people named Audrey

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

We also feature individuals named Audrey 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.

Audrey Hepburn is an actress and humanitarian best known for Breakfast at Tiffany's, Roman Holiday, and My Fair Lady.

Audrey Tautou is an actress best known for Amélie, The Da Vinci Code, and Coco Before Chanel.

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

Audrey Landers is an actress and singer best known for Dallas, The Love Boat, and her music career.

Audrey Niffenegger is an author best known for The Time Traveler's Wife and Her Fearful Symmetry.

Fictional characters named Audrey

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Audrey Horne is a fictional character from the TV series Twin Peaks. She is a complex teenager known for her rebellious spirit and pivotal role in the show's mystery.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Audrey, 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 Audrey. 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 Audrey was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Audrey has ranked as high as #110 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Audrey 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 Audrey 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 Audrey.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,919 0 2,919
2024 3,006 0 3,006
2023 3,048 6 3,042
2022 3,340 0 3,340
2021 3,691 6 3,685
2020 3,778 10 3,768
2019 4,469 9 4,460
2018 4,697 0 4,697
2017 4,847 12 4,835
2016 5,377 8 5,369
2015 5,627 14 5,613
2014 5,575 5 5,570
2013 5,618 13 5,605
2012 5,310 10 5,300
2011 5,222 7 5,215
2010 4,960 8 4,952
2009 5,015 7 5,008
2008 5,454 11 5,443
2007 5,258 9 5,249
2006 4,656 7 4,649
2005 4,147 10 4,137
2004 3,922 19 3,903
2003 4,007 9 3,998
2002 3,311 5 3,306
2001 2,957 7 2,950
2000 2,882 10 2,872
1999 2,464 7 2,457
1998 2,207 5 2,202
1997 2,015 8 2,007
1996 1,923 8 1,915
1995 1,770 0 1,770
1994 1,939 8 1,931
1993 1,952 5 1,947
1992 1,750 9 1,741
1991 1,770 8 1,762
1990 1,804 6 1,798
1989 1,702 17 1,685
1988 1,570 16 1,554
1987 1,495 8 1,487
1986 1,497 11 1,486
1985 1,463 13 1,450
1984 1,497 11 1,486
1983 1,481 13 1,468
1982 1,559 15 1,544
1981 1,297 12 1,285
1980 1,236 13 1,223
1979 1,193 15 1,178
1978 1,072 10 1,062
1977 982 10 972
1976 1,005 16 989
1975 960 23 937
1974 979 10 969
1973 924 12 912
1972 942 24 918
1971 1,151 20 1,131
1970 1,326 17 1,309
1969 1,381 20 1,361
1968 1,441 17 1,424
1967 1,693 16 1,677
1966 1,790 19 1,771
1965 1,674 14 1,660
1964 1,883 15 1,868
1963 1,819 22 1,797
1962 1,999 26 1,973
1961 2,085 24 2,061
1960 2,297 21 2,276
1959 2,331 23 2,308
1958 2,365 21 2,344
1957 2,602 22 2,580
1956 2,576 29 2,547
1955 2,579 24 2,555
1954 2,490 35 2,455
1953 1,973 33 1,940
1952 1,898 30 1,868
1951 1,854 29 1,825
1950 1,830 27 1,803
1949 1,821 28 1,793
1948 1,867 28 1,839
1947 2,025 23 2,002
1946 1,863 31 1,832
1945 1,665 21 1,644
1944 1,675 30 1,645
1943 1,972 28 1,944
1942 2,328 43 2,285
1941 2,262 29 2,233
1940 2,535 34 2,501
1939 2,618 49 2,569
1938 2,892 48 2,844
1937 2,930 41 2,889
1936 3,387 42 3,345
1935 3,565 51 3,514
1934 3,631 49 3,582
1933 3,646 36 3,610
1932 3,778 43 3,735
1931 3,843 53 3,790
1930 4,190 61 4,129
1929 4,518 58 4,460
1928 4,696 66 4,630
1927 4,434 59 4,375
1926 4,547 70 4,477
1925 3,601 58 3,543
1924 3,581 61 3,520
1923 3,343 62 3,281
1922 3,215 51 3,164
1921 3,508 74 3,434
1920 2,733 67 2,666
1919 2,168 54 2,114
1918 2,066 44 2,022
1917 1,968 62 1,906
1916 1,908 55 1,853
1915 1,623 58 1,565
1914 1,112 42 1,070
1913 923 39 884
1912 770 25 745
1911 540 13 527
1910 468 15 453
1909 388 17 371
1908 380 10 370
1907 339 15 324
1906 288 10 278
1905 278 6 272
1904 281 5 276
1903 281 5 276
1902 224 14 210
1901 134 0 134
1900 196 0 196
1899 134 5 129
1898 129 5 124
1897 104 5 99
1896 108 0 108
1895 107 5 102
1894 90 7 83
1893 75 0 75
1892 77 0 77
1891 68 0 68
1890 85 0 85
1889 61 0 61
1888 41 0 41
1887 39 0 39
1886 26 0 26
1885 29 0 29
1884 25 0 25
1883 14 0 14
1882 7 0 7
1881 11 0 11

Top States for Audrey (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 398
13%
TX 288
10%
NY 158
5%
FL 149
5%
OH 117
4%
IL 116
4%
PA 104
3%
NC 97
3%
VA 94
3%
GA 87
3%
WA 83
3%
MI 81
3%
NJ 78
3%
MA 71
2%
MN 70
2%
WI 68
2%
AZ 65
2%
MO 65
2%
LA 64
2%
TN 59
2%
CO 56
2%
IN 52
2%
MD 47
2%
IA 41
1%
UT 39
1%
AL 37
1%
SC 34
1%
OR 32
1%
KS 31
1%
KY 30
1%
CT 29
1%
NV 22
1%
MS 22
1%
MT 21
1%
OK 21
1%
WV 18
1%
ID 18
1%
NE 16
1%
AR 16
1%
NH 14
0%
DE 12
0%
ME 11
0%
HI 10
0%
ND 10
0%
RI 9
0%
NM 8
0%
AK 8
0%
WY 6
0%