Holding steady.
Popularity of Abrey since 1990
Babies named Abrey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Abrey is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990. It has never entered the top 1,000 names, maintaining a stable but very low usage. The name reached its highest point in 2010, though still in small numbers. As a variant of Aubrey, it shares the same 'elf ruler' etymology, appealing to parents drawn to names with modern spellings and soft sounds. Abrey has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its sporadic use across the country.
Abrey is a modern respelling of Aubrey, which itself comes from the Old German name Alberich, composed of 'alb' (elf) and 'ric' (ruler). The name was introduced to England by the Normans and has been used as both a masculine and feminine name. In recent decades, Aubrey and its variant spellings like Abrey have gained popularity for girls in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bree, Abe
Sibling names for Abrey
Names that share Abrey's style, for a brother or sister.
