Audrey
Audrey is a distinctive choice, ranked #312 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Audrey in their class.
Old English — Noble strength
About the Name Audrey
Audrey is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 36 places over five years. Its high point was #294 in 2019, and it now sits at #355. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Etymologically, Audrey comes from Old English, where it means "Noble strength". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Audrey is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Audrey in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #82, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Audrey
- Audrey McLaughlin — Audrey Marlene McLaughlin is a Canadian politician and former leader of the New Democratic Party from 1989 to 1995.
- Audrey — Audrey is a feminine given name.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Audrey
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Audrey
Almost certainly the only Audrey in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Audrey
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