Audrey is a distinctive choice, ranked #355 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Audrey in their class.
Origin & Meaning
Old English — Noble strength
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UK Rank 2024
#355
US Rank #82
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #82, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Audrey
Unlikely. With around 124 UK babies named Audrey per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Audrey in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Audrey has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 36 places in the last five years. Its peak was #294 in 2019. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
The name Audrey has Old English origins and means "Noble strength". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Audrey include: 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..
Audrey ranks #82 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
124
UK babies named Audrey (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 36 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Audrey
Likely around 1 other Audrey in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Audrey
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Audrey Marlene McLaughlin is a Canadian politician and former leader of the New Democratic Party from 1989 to 1995. She was the first female leader of a political party with representation in the House of Commons of Canada, as well as the first federal political party leader to represent an electoral district in a Canadian territory.