Audria
A feminine given name of English origin meaning "noble strength".
Name Census estimates that about 920 living Americans carry the first name Audria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Audria today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Audria births was 1967 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Audria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
920
~ 1 in 372,559 Americans
Peak year
1967
27 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,338
Tracked since 1909
Popularity
Audria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Audria from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 182 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Audria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Audria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Audrias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Audria, while Mississippi, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Audria
The given name Audria originated from the Latin word "audire," which means "to hear" or "to listen." Its roots can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was a feminine form of the masculine name Audrius. The name gained popularity during the early medieval period, particularly in regions where Latin-derived languages were spoken.
In the 5th century, the name Audria appeared in historical records as the name of a Christian martyr from Antioch. According to accounts, Audria was a devout follower of Christ who faced persecution and ultimately sacrificed her life for her faith. Her name became associated with virtues such as courage, devotion, and unwavering belief.
During the Middle Ages, the name Audria gained recognition through its association with several influential figures. One notable example is Audria of Reims, a 9th-century abbess who played a crucial role in the establishment of religious communities and the promotion of education for women in the Frankish territories.
In the 12th century, Audria de Lusignan, a French noblewoman, was recorded as one of the first female troubadours, contributing to the rich cultural heritage of courtly love poetry. Her works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and exploration of themes such as love, desire, and the complexities of human emotion.
The Renaissance period also witnessed the prominence of individuals named Audria. Audria de' Medici, born in 1454, was a member of the influential Medici family in Florence. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for Renaissance artists and intellectuals, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of her time.
Throughout history, the name Audria has been borne by various notable figures, including Audria Loring, an English novelist and playwright born in 1783, and Audria Patton, an American civil rights activist and educator who lived from 1909 to 1994. These individuals contributed to their respective fields and left a lasting legacy associated with the name Audria.
People
Audria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Audria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Audria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Audria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 920 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Audria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 372,559 US residents.
Is Audria a common name?
We classify Audria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,320 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Audria most popular?
The single biggest year for Audria was 1967, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Audria is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Audria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Audria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.