Aubry
Aubry is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Elf ruler or supernatural power.
Origin and history
Aubry is a variant spelling of Aubrey, originating from the Old French name French Alberic, which derives from Germanic elements meaning elf ruler. While historically used for both sexes, this spelling has seen consistent use in the United States as a female given name. It offers a contemporary, slightly streamlined alternative to the classic Aubrey.
Popularity in the United States
3,020 babies in the United States have been named Aubry since 1880. It ranks #3231 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1975.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28 %)
- CA (21.3 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 73 |
| 1980-1990 | 319 |
| 1990-2000 | 528 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,005 |
| 2010-2019 | 964 |
| 2020-2029 | 126 |
Nicknames
Aubs, Bree
Fun facts
- The name was brought to England by the Normans after the Conquest, evolving from Alberic to Aubrey and its spelling variants.
- The spelling Aubry serves as a concise alternative to the more standard Aubrey.