Aubrey
English girl's name meaning “elf ruler”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- elf ruler
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #101
- Born in 2023
- 2,576
- Peak year
- 2013 (#18)
Meaning & origin
Aubrey comes from the Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler' (elf + ruler). Originally a boy's name, it became popular for girls in the US from the 1970s.
Is Aubrey an English name?
Yes — Aubrey is an English name meaning "elf ruler". Aubrey comes from the Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler' (elf + ruler). Originally a boy's name, it became popular for girls in the US from the 1970s.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Aubrey ranked #101 for girls. It has eased down roughly 83 places over the past decade.
In 2023, 2,576 US girls were given the name Aubrey.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #18 in 2013
“Unranked” means Aubrey was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Aubrey
Aubrey is spelled A-U-B-R-E-Y — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Nicknames
Bree
Aubrey: frequently asked questions
What does the name Aubrey mean?
Aubrey is a English name meaning "elf ruler". Aubrey comes from the Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler' (elf + ruler). Originally a boy's name, it became popular for girls in the US from the 1970s.
Where does the name Aubrey come from?
Aubrey is of English origin. Aubrey comes from the Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler' (elf + ruler). Originally a boy's name, it became popular for girls in the US from the 1970s.
Is Aubrey a boy or a girl name?
Aubrey is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Aubrey?
In 2023, 2,576 US girls were given the name Aubrey.
Is Aubrey a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Aubrey ranked #101 for girls. It has eased down roughly 83 places over the past decade.
What are common nicknames for Aubrey?
Common nicknames for Aubrey include Bree.
How do you spell Aubrey?
Aubrey is spelled A-U-B-R-E-Y — 6 letters.
How common is the name Aubrey?
In 2023, 2,576 US girls were given the name Aubrey. In the latest US data, Aubrey ranked #101 for girls. It has eased down roughly 83 places over the past decade.
Is Aubrey an English name?
Yes — Aubrey is an English name meaning "elf ruler". Aubrey comes from the Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler' (elf + ruler). Originally a boy's name, it became popular for girls in the US from the 1970s.
What does Aubrey mean in English?
In English, Aubrey means "elf ruler". Aubrey comes from the Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler' (elf + ruler). Originally a boy's name, it became popular for girls in the US from the 1970s.