Audrey
Audrey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːdɹi/ · /ˈɑːdɹi/
Meaning and origin of Audrey
Root meaning: “noble”
- A female given name from Old English.
- A male given name from Old English.
Etymology
From Middle English Aldreda, Etheldreda, from Old English Æþelþrȳþ (from æþele (“noble”) + þrȳþ (“strength”)).
How popular is Audrey?
Since 1880, 305,883 girls and 2,929 boys in the U.S. have been named Audrey (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #33 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #587 in 1902. In 2025 it ranked #86 for girls, with 2,919 babies given the name.
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Audrey FAQ
What does the name Audrey mean?
Audrey traces back to a root meaning "noble". A female given name from Old English. A male given name from Old English. From Middle English Aldreda, Etheldreda, from Old English Æþelþrȳþ (from æþele (“noble”) + þrȳþ (“strength”)).
What is the origin of the name Audrey?
Audrey is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Audrey?
Since 1880, 305,883 girls and 2,929 boys in the U.S. have been named Audrey (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #33 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #587 in 1902. In 2025 it ranked #86 for girls, with 2,919 babies given the name.
Is Audrey a boy or girl name?
Audrey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 305,883 girls and 2,929 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.