Meaning, origin, history
Aubrey is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from the Germanic elements "álfr" meaning "elf" and "rīc" meaning "powerful". The name was first used as a masculine given name in medieval England, but it has since become more commonly associated with females. Aubrey was popularized as a female given name in the late 19th century by English writer Thomas Love Peacock's novel "The Misfortunes of Elphin", which featured a character named Aubrey. Today, Aubrey is still used for both boys and girls, but it is more commonly given to females.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Aubrey since 1880
Total births
129,238
Total since 1880
Peak year
2012
8,058 births
in 2023
2,573
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-36%
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vs previous 5 years