Holding steady.
Popularity of Autrey since 1914
Babies named Autrey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1932, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Autrey's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 24 |
| 1920s | 11 | 34 |
| 1930s | 0 | 55 |
| 1940s | 0 | 34 |
| 1950s | 0 | 27 |
| 1960s | 5 | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Autrey is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, its peak year, and has since remained extremely uncommon, never ranking in the top 1000. Its trajectory is stable but almost nonexistent, with no recorded top states or notable bearers. The name is likely a variant of Audrey, a name of Old English origin meaning 'noble strength'. Despite its rarity, Autrey offers a distinctive alternative for parents seeking an unusual twist on a classic, though its meaning remains uncertain due to the lack of historical usage.
Autrey is likely a variant of the name Audrey, which derives from the Old English elements æðel 'noble' and þryð 'strength'. Audrey was a common medieval name, but Autrey as a spelling variant is rare and modern. Its first recorded use in the United States appears in 1914, though it has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Autrey
Names that share Autrey's style, for a brother or sister.
