Audrey Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Audrey is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Audrey?
Audrey is spelled A-U-D-R-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Audrey at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Audrey is derived from the Old English elements “æðel” meaning “noble” and “þryð” meaning “strength.”
- Origin
- Audrey is commonly associated with Old English origin, derived from elements meaning noble strength.
- Pronunciation
- AW-dree · 2 syllables
Audrey Popularity in 2025
Rank#86
Recorded Births2,919
- Girls usage fell 4 places to #86 and recorded 87 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 Audrey Mean?
Audrey is derived from the Old English elements “æðel” meaning “noble” and “þryð” meaning “strength.”
Origin: Audrey is commonly associated with Old English origin, derived from elements meaning noble strength.
How Do You Pronounce Audrey?
PronunciationAW-dree
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Audrey?
- History
- The name Audrey has been used in English-speaking countries for many centuries.
Audrey Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,919 | #86 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,006 | #82 |
| 2023 | Girls | 3,042 | #74 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2022 | Girls | 3,340 | #67 |
| 2021 | Girls | 3,685 | #60 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,768 | #60 |
| 2020 | Boys | 10 | #7,502 |
| 2019 | Girls | 4,460 | #49 |
| 2019 | Boys | 9 | #8,215 |
| 2018 | Girls | 4,697 | #46 |
| 2017 | Girls | 4,835 | #46 |
| 2017 | Boys | 12 | #6,685 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5,369 | #39 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8 | #8,816 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5,613 | #37 |
| 2015 | Boys | 14 | #5,999 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5,570 | #36 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5,605 | #33 |
| 2013 | Boys | 13 | #6,241 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5,300 | #41 |
| 2012 | Boys | 10 | #7,559 |
When Was Audrey 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.
2015 · Girls
5,613 recorded births
National rank #37
2013 · Girls
5,605 recorded births
National rank #33
2014 · Girls
5,570 recorded births
National rank #36
2008 · Girls
5,443 recorded births
National rank #44
Where Audrey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #45 | 21 |
| LA | #47 | 62 |
| VT | #49 | 8 |
| OR | #55 | 47 |
| ND | #58 | 13 |
| WY | #58 | 6 |
| AK | #60 | 9 |
| DC | #64 | 10 |