Audrey
Audrey is of Old English origin, derived from 'Æðelþryð' meaning 'noble strength.' The name combines elegance with a sense of quiet power, having medieval roots that were revitalized in the 20th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,867. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 5,215
- 2012: 5,300
- 2013: 5,605
- 2014: 5,570
- 2015: 5,613
- 2016: 5,369
- 2017: 4,835
- 2018: 4,697
- 2019: 4,460
- 2020: 3,768
- 2021: 3,685
- 2022: 3,340
- 2023: 3,042
- 2024: 3,006
- 2025: 2,919
- 2026 (projected): 2,867
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Strong association with Audrey Hepburn gives it a timeless, graceful image
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Rarely shortened, as parents often prefer the full name
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Audrey Hepburn
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Audrey Niffenegger
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Audrey Assad
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Statistics
305,883
Total births since 1880
2015
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