Audra
Every Audra since 1887 — 25,783 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Audra
Audra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,003 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1887, 25,783 American babies have been named Audra. Its peak came in 1967, when 1,158 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Audra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Audra 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 | 95 | #2,003 | — | — |
| 2024 | 103 | #1,928 | — | — |
| 2023 | 108 | #1,853 | — | — |
| 2022 | 103 | #1,932 | — | — |
| 2021 | 143 | #1,487 | — | — |
| 2020 | 131 | #1,593 | — | — |
| 2019 | 140 | #1,541 | — | — |
| 2018 | 171 | #1,326 | — | — |
| 2017 | 175 | #1,331 | — | — |
| 2016 | 175 | #1,354 | — | — |
| 2015 | 193 | #1,264 | — | — |
| 2014 | 232 | #1,101 | — | — |
| 2013 | 190 | #1,254 | — | — |
| 2012 | 184 | #1,291 | — | — |
| 2011 | 173 | #1,338 | — | — |
| 2010 | 163 | #1,406 | — | — |
| 2009 | 169 | #1,398 | — | — |
| 2008 | 191 | #1,300 | — | — |
| 2007 | 192 | #1,279 | — | — |
| 2006 | 175 | #1,331 | — | — |
| 2005 | 187 | #1,217 | — | — |
| 2004 | 199 | #1,146 | — | — |
| 2003 | 201 | #1,094 | — | — |
| 2002 | 178 | #1,157 | — | — |
| 2001 | 218 | #984 | — | — |
| 2000 | 211 | #1,003 | — | — |
| 1995 | 231 | #845 | — | — |
| 1990 | 320 | #671 | — | — |
| 1985 | 480 | #453 | — | — |
| 1980 | 514 | #423 | — | — |
| 1975 | 509 | #400 | 6 | #4,841 |
| 1970 | 860 | #317 | — | — |
| 1965 | 90 | #1,109 | — | — |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,576 | — | — |
| 1955 | 22 | #2,341 | — | — |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,347 | — | — |
| 1945 | 26 | #1,624 | — | — |
| 1940 | 31 | #1,350 | — | — |
| 1935 | 54 | #946 | 5 | #3,678 |
| 1930 | 81 | #780 | 5 | #4,038 |
| 1925 | 88 | #787 | 8 | #3,171 |
| 1920 | 107 | #703 | 10 | #2,781 |
| 1915 | 89 | #706 | 18 | #1,665 |
| 1910 | 43 | #644 | — | — |
| 1905 | 22 | #779 | — | — |
| 1900 | 25 | #727 | — | — |
| 1895 | 21 | #687 | — | — |
| 1890 | 11 | #831 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Audra
- Audra McDonald Actor · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Audra in 2025?
Audra ranked #2,003 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Audra?
25,783 babies have been named Audra in the United States since 1887, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Audra most popular?
Audra peaked in 1967, when 1,158 newborns received the name.
Is Audra a boy or girl name?
Audra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Audra rising or falling?
Audra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Audra?
Well-known people named Audra include Audra McDonald (actor).