Aubrey Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aubrey is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aubrey?
Aubrey is spelled A-U-B-R-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Aubrey at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Aubrey derives from the Old French form of the Germanic name Alberic, meaning “elf ruler” or “supernatural being ruler.”
- Origin
- Aubrey is commonly associated with the Old French given name Aubri, which traces back to the Germanic name Alberic, historically used in medieval Europe.
- Pronunciation
- AW-bree · 2 syllables
Aubrey Popularity in 2025
Rank#146
Recorded Births2,003
Rank#2,091
Recorded Births70
- Girls usage fell 14 places to #146 and recorded 214 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 339 places to #2,091 and recorded 24 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aubrey Mean?
Aubrey derives from the Old French form of the Germanic name Alberic, meaning “elf ruler” or “supernatural being ruler.”
Origin: Aubrey is commonly associated with the Old French given name Aubri, which traces back to the Germanic name Alberic, historically used in medieval Europe.
How Do You Pronounce Aubrey?
PronunciationAW-bree
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Aubrey?
- History
- The name Aubrey has been used during the Middle Ages, appearing in medieval French and English documents as both a masculine and feminine given name.
Aubrey Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,003 | #146 |
| 2025 | Boys | 70 | #2,091 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,217 | #132 |
| 2024 | Boys | 94 | #1,752 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,578 | #101 |
| 2023 | Boys | 134 | #1,385 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,999 | #81 |
| 2022 | Boys | 135 | #1,379 |
| 2021 | Girls | 3,517 | #64 |
| 2021 | Boys | 157 | #1,225 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,921 | #56 |
| 2020 | Boys | 144 | #1,271 |
| 2019 | Girls | 4,598 | #46 |
| 2019 | Boys | 148 | #1,265 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5,209 | #37 |
| 2018 | Boys | 156 | #1,202 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5,937 | #31 |
| 2017 | Boys | 139 | #1,300 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6,552 | #25 |
| 2016 | Boys | 131 | #1,356 |
| 2015 | Girls | 7,403 | #21 |
| 2015 | Boys | 148 | #1,231 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7,635 | #21 |
| 2014 | Boys | 135 | #1,306 |
When Was Aubrey Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Girls
8,061 recorded births
National rank #15
2013 · Girls
7,985 recorded births
National rank #18
2014 · Girls
7,635 recorded births
National rank #21
2015 · Girls
7,403 recorded births
National rank #21
Where Aubrey Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #44 | 25 |
| WY | #58 | 6 |
| CT | #70 | 35 |
| ND | #72 | 12 |
| LA | #86 | 41 |
| HI | #92 | 8 |
| NC | #97 | 103 |
| MD | #106 | 41 |