Declining since 2013, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Aubryn since 1997
Babies named Aubryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 261 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Aubryn entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1997 and saw its peak usage in 2010, a pattern typical of many modern invented names that briefly catch on. Since 2013, its popularity has been falling, and as of 2025 it ranks 7,491 with a rarity of 1 in every 114,805 births. The name has not been recorded in any top state lists, reflecting its scattered use across the country. Aubryn's appeal lies in its melodic resemblance to established names like Aubrey and Bryn, giving it a contemporary yet grounded feel. Its trajectory mirrors that of other -yn and -en ending names that rose and receded in the early 2000s.
Aubryn is a modern coinage, first appearing in U.S. records in 1997. It blends elements of the name Aubrey (from Old English Ælfric 'elf ruler') and the Welsh word bryn 'hill'. Such compounded names became fashionable in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as parents sought unique yet familiar-sounding names for their daughters.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aubie, Bryn, Aubs
Sibling names for Aubryn
Names that share Aubryn's style, for a brother or sister.
