Audrey
Audrey is a girls' name of English origin meaning “noble strength.” It ranked #86 in the United States in 2025. An English form of the Old English name Aethelthryth, meaning noble strength.
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how do you pronounce Audrey?
AW-dree
where does the name Audrey come from?
A contracted form of the Old English Æthelthryth, joining æthele, meaning noble, with thryth, meaning strength. Centuries of English speech wore the four syllables down to two, which is why the modern name bears almost no visible resemblance to its source.
The name was made iconic by actress Audrey Hepburn, whose elegance and humanitarian work made her one of the most revered cultural figures of the 20th century.
how popular is this name?
Audrey has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 145 years since 1881. It peaked at #33 in 2013, and ranked #86 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #86 |
| 2024 | #82 |
| 2023 | #74 |
| 2022 | #67 |
| 2021 | #60 |
| 2020 | #60 |
| 2019 | #49 |
| 2018 | #46 |
| 2017 | #46 |
| 2016 | #39 |
| 2013 | #33 |
| 2010 | #52 |
| 2000 | #115 |
| 1990 | #161 |
| 1980 | #212 |
| 1970 | #239 |
| 1960 | #174 |
| 1950 | #158 |
| 1940 | #99 |
| 1930 | #63 |
| 1920 | #103 |
| 1910 | #162 |
| 1900 | #227 |
| 1890 | #270 |
| 1881 | #503 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Audrey fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Audrey
St Æthelthryth founded the abbey at Ely in 673, and the cheap lace sold at her annual fair was called St Audrey's lace — contracted in ordinary speech to tawdry, which is where the English word comes from. Audrey Hepburn made the name glamorous again in the 1950s, and it returned to the American top hundred after 2000.
who are famous people named Audrey?
- Audrey Hepburn (actress and humanitarian)
- Audrey Tautou (actress)
- Audrey Hepburn (UNICEF ambassador)
what are the nicknames and variants of Audrey?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Audrey?
what names go well with Audrey?
Sibling names that share Audrey's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Audrey
What does the name Audrey mean?
Audrey means “noble strength”.
What is the origin of the name Audrey?
Audrey comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Audra, Audrie and Audrina.
How popular is the name Audrey?
Audrey ranked #86 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2013, at #33, and it has spent 145 years in the top 1,000 since 1881.
Is Audrey a boy or girl name?
Audrey is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Audrey?
Audrey is pronounced AW-dree, with 2 syllables.
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