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The baby name Aubrey is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɔːbri/ or /ˈoʊbri/ (AW-bree or OH-bree).

Aubrey is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːbri/ or /ˈoʊbri/ (AW-bree or OH-bree)

What is the meaning of the name Aubrey ?

The baby name Aubrey is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɔːbri/ or /ˈoʊbri/ (AW-bree or OH-bree).

Aubrey is Germanic in Origin.

Aubrey derives from the Old High German Alberich, composed of alb “elf” and ric “ruler, power,” yielding the evocative meaning “elf ruler.” The Normans carried it to England as Aubri/Aubry, where Middle English shaped the modern form. It is etymologically linked to Auberon/Oberon, the folklore king of the fairies, and to continental cognates such as Alberic, Alberico, and Albrecht.

In medieval England Aubrey was used chiefly for men, notably borne by nobles like Aubrey de Vere. From the late 19th century and especially in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, it shifted to unisex use and became predominantly feminine in North America while remaining usable for boys in the UK. Variant spellings include Aubry, Aubri, Aubrie, Aubree, and Aubreigh; related surnames occur as Aubry. Nicknames range from Aub and Rey to Bree, and elaborations include Aubrielle and Aubriana.

Aubrey has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Aubrey

Aubrey Plaza Actor · Born 1984 · United States Aubrey Plaza is an American actor best known for her role as April Ludgate on the television series Parks and Recreation. She has also starred in films like Safety Not Guaranteed and Ingrid Goes West. Born in 1984, Aubrey has become a notable figure in both comedy and drama. Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Actor · Born 2007 · United States Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is best known for her role as Lily Tucker-Pritchett on the popular TV show Modern Family. She joined the cast in 2011 and quickly became a fan favorite for her charming portrayal of the adopted daughter in the Pritchett-Tucker family. Born in 2007, she is an American actor who has grown up in the spotlight thanks to this role. Aubrey Peeples Actor · Born 1993 · United States Aubrey Peeples is an American actress best known for her role as Layla Grant on the TV series Nashville. She also starred in the film Jem and the Holograms, where she played the lead character, Jem. Born in 1993, Aubrey has made a mark in both television and film with her versatile performances.

Aubrey – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 1992 #1 371
Ireland Girls 2023 #1 897
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
BW 0 #17 3 960
NA 0 #28 6 2,537
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
PH 0 #86 11 5,607
JM 0 #88 6 3,714
BW Boys 0 #89 62 4,685
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
ZA Boys 0 #125 5,072 25,619
United States Girls 2024 #128 2,209 8,487
Canada Girls 2024 #131 174 2,795
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
NA Boys 0 #204 32 6,830
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
JM Boys 0 #242 31 6,876
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
PH Girls 0 #252 140 13,098
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
MO Girls 0 #256 8 7,056
ZA 0 #272 177 14,421
SG 0 #274 9 11,010
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
QA Girls 0 #286 31 15,378
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #297 10 2,588
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
HK 0 #336 13 8,483
CN Girls 0 #337 13 8,829
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
OM Girls 0 #383 14 15,987
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
France Girls 2020 #392 3 3,215
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #400 9 11,440
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
KW Girls 0 #469 47 19,177
PA Boys 0 #499 7 9,305
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
CR Girls 0 #512 21 11,342
HK Boys 0 #513 15 12,905
AE Girls 0 #517 37 20,968
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
SG Girls 0 #544 43 18,916
HK Girls 0 #551 65 16,104
CM Girls 0 #554 7 11,671
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
SG Boys 0 #680 18 17,960
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
NG Girls 0 #776 11 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #799 94 7,044
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
SA Girls 0 #858 78 25,931
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
NL Boys 0 #922 30 5,873
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
MY Girls 0 #977 18 24,821
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
ZA Girls 0 #1,039 103 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,078 15 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,079 33 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,420 27 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,595 20 28,008

Aubrey is popular in 63 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Ireland

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People also ask about Aubrey

Aubrey is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Aubrey is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɔːbri/ or /ˈoʊbri/ (AW-bree or OH-bree).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aubree, Aubrie, Aubri, Aubreigh, Aubry and Aubrée.
Yes, very popular — Aubrey ranked #1 in Ireland in 1992, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Aubrey ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1992).
Yes — 3 notable people named Aubrey are in our database, including Aubrey Plaza (Actor), Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Actor), Aubrey Peeples (Actor).