Aubry Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Aubry has its roots in Old French and is derived from the Germanic name Alberich, meaning 'elf ruler' or 'noble ruler'. It has evolved through various forms, including Alberich and Aubri, before reaching its modern form. Aubry is often associated with elegance and has gained popularity since the Middle Ages, particularly in France. The name has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Aubry is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aubry has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aubry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1366th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1387th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2250th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3789th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5421st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6774th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11081st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7197th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2691st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1896th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3196th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aubry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aubry"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːbri/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Aubry is derived from the Old French name Aubri, which itself comes from the Germanic name Alberich, meaning 'elf ruler' or 'noble ruler'.
Meaning
noble ruler, elf ruler
Language Evolution
Alberich, Aubri, Aubry
Historical Usage
Aubry gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in France, and was used as both a given name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Aubrey, Alberic, Aubrée
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Aubry is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with elegance and sophistication.
Famous People
Aubry Plaza - an American actress and comedian, Aubry de la Vere - a notable historical figure
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aubry"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aubry"
"Aubry" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1366th of 7545 | 452 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1387th of 6773 | 441 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2250th of 7552 | 247 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3789th of 10718 | 119 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5421st of 16616 | 127 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6774th of 24088 | 166 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11081st of 23106 | 60 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7197th of 19264 | 93 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2691st of 27321 | 664 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1896th of 35406 | 1,639 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3196th of 30306 | 607 |
Regional Popularity of "Aubry" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
41.93% 992nd/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
53.04% 1248th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
63.97% 1825th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aubry" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
70.72% 2606th/3685 |
- |
58.26% 3026th/5194 |
56.74% 3584th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.02% 1559th/4582 |
69.33% 3580th/5164 |
24.37% 1782nd/7313 |
29.00% 2164th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.92% 3184th/3984 |
79.76% 3579th/4487 |
46.35% 3162nd/6822 |
50.33% 3159th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aubry"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aubry" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.