Find out how popular the first name Aubrynn has been for the last 18 years (from 2005 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aubrynn by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Aubrynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Aubrynn.

The history of the first name Aubrynn

The name Aubrynn is a modern English variation of the French name Aubrey, which itself derives from the ancient Germanic name Alberich. Alberich is composed of the elements "alf" meaning "elf" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power". It originated as a name among the Frankish tribes of what is now France and Germany.

The name Aubrey first appeared in written records in the 12th century, with one of the earliest known bearers being Aubrey de Vere, an Anglo-Norman nobleman born around 1115 AD. The name gained popularity across medieval Europe, particularly in France and England. A famous bearer was Aubrey de Montdidier, a 12th-century French knight who fought in the Third Crusade.

In the 13th century, the name Aubrey appeared in the literary works of the French poet and trouvère Thibaut de Champagne. Around this time, the spelling variation Aubyn also emerged, used by notable figures such as Aubyn de Sully, a 13th-century French knight and crusader.

During the Renaissance, the name Aubrey continued to be used across Europe. One notable bearer was Aubrey de Vere, an English courtier and poet who lived from 1588 to 1629. Another was Aubrey de Vere, the 20th Earl of Oxford, who lived from 1627 to 1703 and was a prominent English nobleman and patron of the arts.

In the 17th century, the name Aubrey gained literary prominence through the works of the English writer and philosopher John Aubrey, who lived from 1626 to 1697. His famous work "Brief Lives" chronicled the lives of many notable figures of his time.

The modern spelling variation Aubrynn first emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of names ending in "ynn" or "yn". While it has no direct historical precedent, it draws inspiration from the long-standing tradition of the name Aubrey and its various forms throughout history.

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