Audie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Audie originates from Old English, meaning 'noble friend'. It evolved from Æðelwynn to Audrey and finally to Audie. This name has gained popularity in the 20th century and is seen as charming and friendly. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Audie is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation 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, Audie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Audie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1281st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1570th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 788th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1332nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2810th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4190th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2975th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 850th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1818th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4067th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12173rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15946th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5963rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Audie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Audie"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːdi/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Audie is derived from the Old English name 'Æðelwynn', which means 'noble friend'. It has been adapted in various forms over time.
Meaning
noble friend
Language Evolution
Æðelwynn, Audrey, Audie
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a diminutive of Audrey and as an independent name.
Variants & Derivatives
Audrey, Aude, Aud
Modern Popularity & Image
Audie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name with a vintage charm. It has a nostalgic quality due to its association with classic names.
Famous People
Audie Murphy, Audie Cornish
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Audie"
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 "Audie"
"Audie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1281st of 7545 | 507 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1570th of 6773 | 365 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 788th of 7552 | 1,661 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1332nd of 10718 | 657 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2810th of 16616 | 341 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4190th of 24088 | 337 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2975th of 23106 | 485 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 850th of 9107 | 1,267 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1818th of 9204 | 372 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4067th of 12526 | 173 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12173rd of 19264 | 27 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18297th of 27321 | 23 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15946th of 35406 | 68 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5963rd of 30306 | 250 |
Regional Popularity of "Audie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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43.66% 1033rd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
60.86% 1432nd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
33.72% 751st/2227 |
43.33% 1053rd/2430 |
24.22% 691st/2853 |
30.85% 856th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.22% 1563rd/2937 |
58.86% 2050th/3483 |
31.86% 1121st/3518 |
35.71% 1444th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
50.17% 2606th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
47.61% 3482nd/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
34.73% 2369th/6822 |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Audie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
23.80% 563rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
47.13% 1109th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
84.54% 5767th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Audie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Audie" 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.