Audley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Audley is an Old English name meaning 'old wood or clearing', evolved from historical forms like Aldlea and Audlea. It reflects traits of nobility and heritage and has no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages and is perceived as traditional today.
The name Audley is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Audley has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Audley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2016th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2400th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3245th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6193rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7438th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19137th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Audley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Audley"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːdli/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Audley is derived from the Old English elements 'ald' meaning 'old' and 'leah' meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'. It originally referred to a location characterized by an old wood or clearing.
Meaning
Old wood or clearing
Language Evolution
Aldlea, Audlea, Audley
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and was often associated with noble families and landowners.
Variants & Derivatives
Audley, Oddly, Awdley
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Audley is seen as a traditional and somewhat aristocratic name, often associated with heritage and land.
Famous People
Audley Harrison - British professional boxer and Olympic gold medalist., Audley Woodhouse - British biologist and academic.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Audley"
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 "Audley"
"Audley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2016th of 7545 | 251 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2400th of 6773 | 182 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3245th of 7552 | 122 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6193rd of 10718 | 39 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7438th of 16616 | 69 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19137th of 24088 | 14 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Audley" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
75.34% 1039th/1379 |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
- | - |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Audley" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Audley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Audley" 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.