Audra
Audra is a girl's name of Lithuanian origin.
Meaning
Storm.
Origin and history
Audra is a traditional Lithuanian feminine name meaning 'storm'. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, partly inspired by television characters and classic usage. Today, it remains a distinctive and steady vintage choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
25,590 babies in the United States have been named Audra since 1880. It ranks #907 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1429.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.1 %)
- CA (9.4 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- MI (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 22 |
| 1890-1900 | 180 |
| 1900-1910 | 321 |
| 1910-1920 | 825 |
| 1920-1930 | 886 |
| 1930-1940 | 555 |
| 1940-1950 | 301 |
| 1950-1960 | 230 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,076 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,155 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,044 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,595 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,921 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,796 |
| 2020-2029 | 683 |
Famous people named Audra
- Audra McDonald: actress, singer
- Audra Lindley: actress
- Audra Mae: singer, songwriter
Fun facts
- In Lithuanian, the word 'audra' literally translates to 'storm' or 'tempest'.
- The name gained mid-century visibility in the U.S. through Audra Barkley, a central character in the 1960s Western television series The Big Valley.