Find out how popular the first name Aubri has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aubri by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Aubri is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Aubri being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 107 female babies and 5 male babies born with the name Aubri.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 5 baby boys were named Aubri in 2023, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Aubri

The name Aubri has its roots in the Old French language, originating from the Germanic tribe known as the Franks who settled in the region of modern-day France during the 5th century. It is a variant of the Germanic name Alberic, which is derived from the elements "alf" meaning "elf" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "powerful." This name was popular among the Franks and spread throughout the Frankish territories during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aubri can be found in the 11th century French epic poem "The Song of Roland," which tells the story of a legendary battle between the Franks and the Saracens. In this poem, Aubri is mentioned as one of the warrior companions of the famous knight Roland.

During the High Middle Ages, the name Aubri was particularly prominent in the region of Normandy, France. It was borne by several notable figures, including Aubri de Montdidier, a French knight who participated in the Third Crusade in the late 12th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Aubri de Trois-Fontaines, a 13th-century chronicler and monk who wrote an important historical work known as the "Aubri of Trois-Fontaines Chronicle."

In the 14th century, the name Aubri appeared in the literary works of the Italian poet Francesco Petrarca, also known as Petrarch. In his collection of poems titled "Canzoniere," Petrarch dedicated several sonnets to a woman named Laura, whose name was sometimes spelled as Aubri in certain manuscripts.

The name Aubri also found its way into English literature, with one of the earliest recorded examples being Aubri de Vere, an English nobleman and poet who lived in the 12th century. He is known for his work "The Romance of the Rose," which was a popular courtly romance in medieval England.

Over the centuries, the name Aubri has been borne by several other notable individuals, including Aubri de Bourgueil, a 12th-century French poet and theologian; Aubri de Bassempierre, a 16th-century French soldier and diplomat; and Aubri Le Bourguignon, a 17th-century French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

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