Declining since 2014, #86 for girls today.
Popularity of Audrey since 1881
Babies named Audrey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Audrey's real moment was 1928.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 253 |
| 1890s | 950 |
| 1900s | 2,707 |
| 1910s | 13,139 |
| 1920s | 37,550 |
| 1930s | 34,007 |
| 1940s | 19,718 |
| 1950s | 22,225 |
| 1960s | 17,868 |
| 1970s | 10,377 |
| 1980s | 14,668 |
| 1990s | 19,530 |
| 2000s | 41,515 |
| 2010s | 51,616 |
| 2020s | 19,760 |
Meaning & origin
Audrey has been in consistent use since the 19th century, first recorded in 1881. It reached its peak rank of 86 in 1928, a year that saw the highest number of baby Audreys. The name has been on a gradual decline since 2014, but remains a familiar classic. In 2025, about 1 in every 551 newborn girls is named Audrey. The name is especially popular in states like Vermont, Wyoming, and New Hampshire, where it ranks among the top choices. Its enduring appeal is tied to its soft sound and noble meaning, as well as its association with the beloved actress Audrey Hepburn. Despite the recent dip, Audrey remains a well-loved name with a long history of use.
Audrey derives from the Old English name Æðelþryð, composed of elements meaning 'noble' and 'strength'. It was the name of Saint Æthelthryth, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon princess and abbess. The name was revived in the 19th century and gained popularity in the 20th century.
Where Audrey is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Audrey” around the world
Where Audrey lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
22
babies in 2025
Quebec
21
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#34
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aud, Addie
Sibling names for Audrey
Names that share Audrey's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eleanor, Claire, Vivian, Grace, Hazel, Beatrice, Darcy, Elaine, Elisa, Elise, Erica, Hilary, Loren, Margo, Maxine, Natalie, Sidney, Sylvia, Alyce, Alyse, Audree, Beverley, Carlyn, Cherryl, Darcie, Elyse, Gillian, Lainie, Loraine, Marin, Meryl, Ophelia, Roslyn, Ursula, Valery, Vienna, Vivien, Cicely, Elayne, Jocelin, Leslye, Loreen, Lyssa, Madlyn, Meridith, Neely, Roselynn, Roslynn, Rozanne, Adelie, Aubery, Caraline, Dabney, Eleonor, Elisse, Ellise, Elyce, Elysse, Eydie, Hilarie, Laury, Lyndy, Shelbey, Tally, Valrie, Viviann, Aidee, Arlyce, Glynda, Ilyse, Juline, Lorice, Magalie, Sigourney, Elliet, Audrena, Audris, Loral, Maddeline, Sydna, Valerye
Brothers: Henry, Oliver, William, James, George, Barrett, Byron, Calvin, Cary, Clinton, Damien, Elliott, Roland, Russell, Spencer, Wesley, Alden, Allan, Art, Audie, Baker, Barret, Barron, Bradford, Brice, Errol, Grady, Hilton, Jarrell, Jarvis, Jules, Lyndon, Quincy, Quintin, Rand, Sheldon, Winfield, Winston, Adryan, Bennet, Carleton, Clive, Cortland, Corwin, Edrick, Fenton, Lionell, Lovell, Mickael, Spenser, Augie, Broadus, Carrell, Darrold, Edwards, Gehrig, Gerrard, Henson, Irby, Langdon, Nygel, Oswin, Reginold, Rendell, Renwick, Welles, Alric, Audel, Audy, Autrey, Autry, Chilton, Crespin, Denney, Derril, Ethridge, Farron, Garrette, Lynnwood, Marsden, Randolf, Vincient, Anothy, Dominyk, Audwin, Clayborne, Edwing, Fairley, Forrester, Gatsby, Olman
Names like Audrey
Names whose popularity has moved with Audrey's over the last 50 years.
