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

Popularity of Audie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Audie is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 80% of people named Audie being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 43 male babies and 28 female babies born with the name Audie.

The history of the first name Audie

The given name Audie is a modern English name that emerged in the early 20th century. It is likely a diminutive or shortened form of the longer name Audrey, which has origins tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era. Audrey itself is derived from the Old English words "aud" meaning "wealth" and "ric" meaning "power" or "rule."

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Audie can be found in the United States, where it gained popularity after World War II. This was likely due to the fame of decorated war hero Audie Murphy (1925-1971), who became one of the most celebrated American soldiers of the war, receiving numerous medals for his bravery and actions. He later went on to become an actor and appeared in over 40 films.

Another notable bearer of the name was Audie Leon Murphy (1933-1971), an American convicted murderer from Texas who was executed by electric chair in 1971 for his role in the infamous "Candy Man" killings. Despite sharing the same name as the war hero, the two were not related.

In the realm of sports, Audie Norris (1934-2019) was an American baseball player who played outfielder for several Major League Baseball teams in the 1960s, including the Detroit Tigers and Washington Senators.

Audie Cole (born 1989) is a contemporary American football linebacker who played for several teams in the National Football League, including the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars.

While relatively rare, the name Audie has also been used as a feminine given name, as in the case of Audie England (born 1958), an American actress and singer known for her roles in television shows such as The Texas Wheelers and The Dukes of Hazzard.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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