Aubry
Aubry is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Elf ruler or magical power.
Origin and history
Aubry is a traditional masculine name of Germanic origin that entered English via Old French. Derived from Alberich, it translates to ruler of elves or supernatural power. Although Aubrey with an 'e' is more widely used, Aubry remains a rare classical spelling in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,611 babies in the United States have been named Aubry since 1880. It ranks #3151 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1911.
States where it is most popular
- TX (57.4 %)
- TN (12 %)
- AL (10.6 %)
- LA (8.3 %)
- AR (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 177 |
| 1920-1930 | 307 |
| 1930-1940 | 246 |
| 1940-1950 | 209 |
| 1950-1960 | 130 |
| 1960-1970 | 89 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 85 |
| 2000-2010 | 111 |
| 2010-2019 | 71 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Fun facts
- Aubry is a common surname in France and served as a standard French given name variant of the Germanic Alberich.
- The root name Alberich appears prominently in medieval Germanic folklore as the king of the elves.