Aubrey
From Middle English Aubrey, Aubry, from Norman Auberi, Alberi, from Latin Alberīcus, Latinized form of Old High German Alberich, from Proto-Germanic *Albirīks, from…
Every Aubrey since 1880 — 164,605 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aubrey
Aubrey is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #146 in 2025 with 2,003 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 164,605 American babies have been named Aubrey — about 81% girls and 19% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 8,213 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aubrey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aubrey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,003 | #146 | 70 | #2,093 |
| 2024 | 2,217 | #132 | 94 | #1,752 |
| 2023 | 2,578 | #101 | 134 | #1,385 |
| 2022 | 2,999 | #81 | 135 | #1,379 |
| 2021 | 3,517 | #64 | 157 | #1,226 |
| 2020 | 3,921 | #56 | 144 | #1,271 |
| 2019 | 4,598 | #46 | 148 | #1,265 |
| 2018 | 5,209 | #37 | 156 | #1,202 |
| 2017 | 5,937 | #31 | 139 | #1,301 |
| 2016 | 6,552 | #25 | 131 | #1,356 |
| 2015 | 7,403 | #21 | 148 | #1,231 |
| 2014 | 7,635 | #21 | 135 | #1,307 |
| 2013 | 7,985 | #18 | 137 | #1,269 |
| 2012 | 8,061 | #15 | 152 | #1,189 |
| 2011 | 7,188 | #20 | 143 | #1,220 |
| 2010 | 5,367 | #45 | 143 | #1,232 |
| 2009 | 5,408 | #41 | 145 | #1,232 |
| 2008 | 5,570 | #42 | 135 | #1,285 |
| 2007 | 4,506 | #69 | 138 | #1,272 |
| 2006 | 3,660 | #93 | 142 | #1,186 |
| 2005 | 2,264 | #153 | 148 | #1,112 |
| 2004 | 1,816 | #190 | 145 | #1,090 |
| 2003 | 1,757 | #184 | 137 | #1,119 |
| 2002 | 1,641 | #196 | 172 | #931 |
| 2001 | 1,505 | #209 | 165 | #941 |
| 2000 | 1,410 | #223 | 189 | #845 |
| 1995 | 1,044 | #262 | 209 | #744 |
| 1990 | 936 | #298 | 203 | #713 |
| 1985 | 770 | #314 | 233 | #574 |
| 1980 | 480 | #446 | 176 | #655 |
| 1975 | 229 | #666 | 199 | #572 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,513 | 204 | #568 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,854 | 193 | #551 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,523 | 275 | #477 |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,771 | 299 | #421 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,439 | 293 | #394 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,611 | 291 | #350 |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,115 | 354 | #296 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,785 | 348 | #292 |
| 1930 | 28 | #1,461 | 392 | #287 |
| 1925 | 27 | #1,613 | 458 | #265 |
| 1920 | 19 | #2,018 | 478 | #252 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,886 | 394 | #244 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,644 | 105 | #228 |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,309 | 69 | #236 |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,958 | 62 | #259 |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,312 | 37 | #295 |
| 1890 | — | — | 21 | #392 |
| 1885 | — | — | 11 | #580 |
| 1880 | — | — | 21 | #374 |
Famous people named Aubrey
- Aubrey Beardsley Writer · 1872–1898
- Aubrey de Grey Writer · b. 1963
- Aubrey Plaza Actor · b. 1984
- Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Actor · b. 2007
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aubrey mean?
From Middle English Aubrey, Aubry, from Norman Auberi, Alberi, from Latin Alberīcus, Latinized form of Old High German Alberich, from Proto-Germanic *Albirīks, from *albiz (“elf, fairy”) + *rīks (“king, ruler”).
How popular is the name Aubrey in 2025?
Aubrey ranked #146 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,003 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aubrey?
164,605 babies have been named Aubrey in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aubrey most popular?
Aubrey peaked in 2012, when 8,213 newborns received the name.
Is Aubrey a boy or girl name?
Aubrey is used for both: about 81% of babies named Aubrey have been girls and 19% boys.
Is the name Aubrey rising or falling?
Aubrey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aubrey?
Well-known people named Aubrey include Aubrey Beardsley (writer), Aubrey de Grey (writer), Aubrey Plaza (actor).