Aubrey
How to say it: AW-bree · /ˈɔbri/
From Old French form of Germanic 'Alberich', meaning 'elf ruler', from 'alb' (elf) + 'ric' (ruler).
Aubrey was the 113th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,003 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 76% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #270 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #113 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,003 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,169 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −76% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #270 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Slipping from its high in the 2010s, Aubrey has become rarer. Now well below that peak, further decline looks likely in the near future.
What goes with it
Light and soft with crisp edges and a gentle manner. Harper shares its style and makes a good match.
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Nicknames
- Aub
- Bree
Honouring a Aubrey in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aubrey is about 1 in 49.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
England and Wales: #191.
Famous people named Aubrey
- Aubrey Plaza (born 1984)American actress, producer and comedian
- Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (born 2007)American actress
- Aubrey O'Day (born 1984)American singer and reality television personality
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