Audie
Audie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Noble strength.
Origin and history
Audie originated as a diminutive of Audrey, which derives from Old English elements meaning 'noble strength'. Historically used for both boys and girls, it gained notable mid-20th-century recognition through WWII hero Audie Murphy. In contemporary U.S. usage, it remains a rare given name for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,436 babies in the United States have been named Audie since 1880. It ranks #3578 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1967.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24 %)
- AL (21.7 %)
- AR (14.3 %)
- MS (13.4 %)
- LA (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 54 |
| 1890-1900 | 153 |
| 1900-1910 | 301 |
| 1910-1920 | 571 |
| 1920-1930 | 498 |
| 1930-1940 | 219 |
| 1940-1950 | 115 |
| 1950-1960 | 100 |
| 1960-1970 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 36 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 134 |
Fun facts
- Audie developed primarily as an endearing nickname for Audrey or Audra before being used as a independent given name.
- Although historically more prominent for boys due to war hero Audie Murphy, it has seen steady, low-level usage for American girls.