Aubrey

Meaning of Aubrey

This name means 'ruler of elves' or 'powerful elf'. It suggests someone with a magical or wise presence.

Aubrey has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Aubrey

Aubrey has cooled off, slipping to #146 in 2025, down from a peak of #15 in 2012.

Aubrey as a boy's name

Aubrey is also used as a boy's name. Aubrey means "ruler of the elves" or "wise ruler."

Notable people named Aubrey

• Aubrey Plaza
  Actress, comedian, 'Parks and Rec' star
• Aubrey O'Day
  Singer, reality television personality
• Aubrey Anderson-Emmons
  Child actress, 'Modern Family' star
• Aubrey Peeples
  Actress, singer, 'Nashville' star
• Aubrey Miller
  Actress, dancer, 'Just Add Magic' star

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Questions about the name Aubrey

What does the name Aubrey mean?

Aubrey means this name means 'ruler of elves' or 'powerful elf'. it suggests someone with a magical or wise presence, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Aubrey a boy's or a girl's name?

Aubrey is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Aubrey?

In 2025, Aubrey ranked #146 for girls, down from #130 the year before.

When was Aubrey most popular?

Aubrey peaked at #15 in 2012.