Aubrey is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1407 in 2010 with 17 recorded births. This places Aubrey in the top 23% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 67 births ranking #569. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 183.3%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 20,367 boys born was named Aubrey. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Aubrey is a sleek, long-established name with a graceful modern image and an old Germanic root. It feels familiar, polished, and very versatile.
The name shifted from older male and surname use into a strongly female modern favourite. Its appeal comes from softness of sound paired with a surprisingly powerful root.