What does the name Audrey mean?

Audrey means noble strength. From Old English 'Æthelthryth'.

Where does the name Audrey come from?

Audrey is a girl name of English origin.

Is Audrey a boy or a girl name?

Audrey is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 99% of children given the name Audrey are girls and 1% are boys.

How popular is the name Audrey in 2023?

Audrey ranks #74 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2015 with 5,627 babies.

How do you pronounce Audrey?

Audrey is pronounced AW-dree (2 syllables).

A name from English · Girl

Audrey

Noble strength. From Old English 'Æthelthryth'.

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Popularity over time

A 142-year arc in numbers.

299,958 U.S. births recorded from 1881–2023.

Popularity · 1881–2023

3,048 births in 2023

1881 1952 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

ANoble strength. From Old English 'Æthelthryth'.

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Audrey.

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Audrey Hepburn (actress)

Quick answers

People often ask about Audrey.

What does the name Audrey mean?: Audrey means noble strength. From Old English 'Æthelthryth'.
Where does the name Audrey come from?: Audrey is a girl name of English origin.
Is Audrey a boy or a girl name?: Audrey is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 99% of children given the name Audrey are girls and 1% are boys.
How popular is the name Audrey in 2023?: Audrey ranks #74 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2015 with 5,627 babies.
How do you pronounce Audrey?: Audrey is pronounced AW-dree (2 syllables).

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