Aubrey

Aubrey - A very unique male name

Aubrey appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #219. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aubrey and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aubrey? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aubrey. The baby boy name Aubrey was given to 36 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1942 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 40,730 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aubrey peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 219.

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Aubrey is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aubrey is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #804 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,786.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aubrey is where you live.

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Aubrey origin and meaning

French form of a Germanic name

From Alberich via Old French Auberi — Germanic alb 'elf' + ric 'ruler': 'elf ruler'

Aubrey came to England with the Normans as the French form of Alberich. It was a boys' name for centuries — its US boys' peak was 1926 — before girls' use overtook it from the 1980s onward. Boys' use has fallen sharply, to just 36 births in 2025; the rapper Drake's given name is Aubrey, but he is known as Drake, so he is not a bearer here.

Attested etymology

Aubrey is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aubrey, pop culture references for the name Aubrey and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aubrey

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aubrey, sorted by popularity.

Avery / Abir / Aubry / Aveer / Avir / Abrar / Abeer / Aubra / Avry / Aavir /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Aubrey

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aubrey a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aubrey?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AW-bree · /ˈɔːbri/

Around the world

• Aubry (French) — The modern French form of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

• Aubrie — A respelling more often used for girls

Famous bearers

• Aubrey Beardsley — English illustrator of the 1890s Aesthetic movement (1872–1898) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

For a boy today Aubrey is a deliberate vintage choice — soft, literary and now rare for boys, which is exactly the appeal for some parents.

Worth knowing

• In current US use Aubrey reads predominantly feminine; expect gender assumptions.