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

Popularity of Audrie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Audrie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 39 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Audrie.

The history of the first name Audrie

The name Audrie has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the Germanic root word "aud," which means "wealth" or "fortune." It was a popular name among the Anglo-Saxons in the early medieval period, particularly in the regions of present-day England and parts of northern Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Audrie can be traced back to the 7th century, when it appeared in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of events in early medieval England. The name was often spelled as "Audree" or "Audrey" during that time.

In the 9th century, a notable figure named Audrie (also known as Audrey or Etheldreda) lived as an East Anglian princess and later became a Christian saint. She is remembered for founding the monastery of Ely in 673 AD and is the patron saint of Ely Cathedral.

Another historical figure bearing the name Audrie was Audrie of Normandy, a 10th-century noblewoman who married Richard I, Duke of Normandy, and became the Duchess of Normandy. Her influence and patronage of the arts and culture during her reign left a lasting impact on the region.

During the Middle Ages, the name Audrie gained popularity across Europe, particularly in England, France, and Germany. Notable individuals with this name from that period include Audrie of Louvain (1030-1094), a Countess of Brabant, and Audrie of Aquitaine (1092-1149), a Duchess of Aquitaine who became the Queen of France through her marriage to Louis VII.

In the 16th century, Audrie Howard (1513-1537) was a prominent figure at the court of King Henry VIII of England. She was a cousin of the famous Anne Boleyn and played a role in the royal court's intrigue and power struggles.

As the name continued to be used throughout the centuries, other notable individuals with the name Audrie include Audrie Lorde (1934-1992), an American writer and civil rights activist known for her works exploring intersections of race, gender, and sexuality, and Audrie Pitt (born 1987), a British actress and model.

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.

The history and meaning of the name Audrie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Audrie, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!