Audie
Possibly from a French surname.
Every Audie since 1881 — 6,867 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Audie
Audie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,586 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 6,867 American babies have been named Audie — about 65% boys and 35% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1956, when 278 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Audie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Audie 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 | 22 | #5,580 | 31 | #3,586 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,819 | 44 | #2,878 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,764 | 43 | #2,901 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,481 | 52 | #2,590 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,206 | 57 | #2,376 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,685 | 55 | #2,395 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,053 | 38 | #3,107 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,044 | 43 | #2,803 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,079 | 45 | #2,718 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,471 | 28 | #3,783 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,057 | 30 | #3,598 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,107 | 20 | #4,711 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,640 | 30 | #3,506 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,692 | 23 | #4,260 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,544 | 32 | #3,371 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,305 | 24 | #4,109 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,496 | 19 | #4,935 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,878 | 22 | #4,405 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,759 | 25 | #4,017 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,487 | 25 | #3,898 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,729 | 19 | #4,485 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,027 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,289 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,799 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,642 | 16 | #4,696 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,217 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,647 | 17 | #3,712 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,178 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,417 | 28 | #2,023 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,840 |
| 1975 | — | — | 32 | #1,595 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,415 | 41 | #1,298 |
| 1965 | — | — | 49 | #1,057 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,204 | 88 | #813 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,590 | 158 | #583 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,919 | 27 | #1,396 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,150 | 20 | #1,502 |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,116 | 14 | #1,900 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,668 | 27 | #1,296 |
| 1930 | 44 | #1,117 | 34 | #1,219 |
| 1925 | 44 | #1,161 | 24 | #1,537 |
| 1920 | 68 | #880 | 37 | #1,181 |
| 1915 | 72 | #778 | 21 | #1,506 |
| 1910 | 33 | #739 | 13 | #868 |
| 1905 | 36 | #580 | 5 | #1,245 |
| 1900 | 27 | #689 | 6 | #1,176 |
| 1895 | 14 | #861 | 6 | #986 |
| 1890 | 9 | #945 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #947 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Audie
- Audie Murphy Actor · 1925–1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Audie mean?
Possibly from a French surname.
How popular is the name Audie in 2025?
Audie ranked #3,586 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Audie?
6,867 babies have been named Audie in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Audie most popular?
Audie peaked in 1956, when 278 newborns received the name.
Is Audie a boy or girl name?
Audie is used for both: about 35% of babies named Audie have been girls and 65% boys.
Is the name Audie rising or falling?
Audie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Audie?
Well-known people named Audie include Audie Murphy (actor).