Audrey
Audrey is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble strength.
Origin and history
Audrey is derived from the Old English name Æðelþryð, composed of elements meaning noble and strength. Although historically predominant for females in modern times, it has a long history of rare masculine usage in the United States. Today it remains very uncommon for U.S. boys, maintained as a traditional yet rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,929 babies in the United States have been named Audrey since 1880. It ranks #2390 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- TX (46.3 %)
- LA (10.5 %)
- AL (7.7 %)
- KY (6.5 %)
- NC (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 27 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 407 |
| 1920-1930 | 626 |
| 1930-1940 | 473 |
| 1940-1950 | 295 |
| 1950-1960 | 273 |
| 1960-1970 | 194 |
| 1970-1980 | 157 |
| 1980-1990 | 129 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 86 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Nicknames
Audie
Fun facts
- The word 'tawdry' originates from 'Saint Audrey's lace', referring to cheap lace scarves sold at St. Audrey's fair in Ely.
- The name evolved into its modern form, Audrey, through Norman French influence on Anglo-Saxon roots.