Aubrey is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #723 in 2019 with 46 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 67 births ranking #569. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 666.7%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 6,606 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.