The name Aubree is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Old German name Alberich, which means "elf ruler" or "ruler of the elves." The name can be traced back to the 8th century and was popular among the Frankish nobility during the Carolingian dynasty.

In the Middle Ages, the name Aubree was sometimes used as a variant spelling of the more common French name Aubry or Aubrey. The name was associated with the French saint Aubry of Cambrai, who lived in the 7th century and was known for his missionary work in what is now modern-day Belgium and northern France.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Aubree was Aubree de Montdidier, a French noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was the daughter of Enguerrand de Montdidier and inherited significant lands and titles from her father.

Another notable historical figure with the name Aubree was Aubree de Vere, an English noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was the daughter of Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford, and was known for her involvement in the legal disputes over her family's estates.

In the 16th century, Aubree de Buren was a French noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici. She was a prominent figure at the French court and was known for her intelligence and wit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aubree in literature can be found in the 17th-century French play "La Princesse d'Élide" by Molière, where one of the characters is named Aubree.

In more recent history, Aubree Munro (1888-1968) was an American actress and singer who appeared in several Broadway productions and Hollywood films in the early 20th century.