Aundray
A masculine name derived from French origins, perhaps meaning "bold counselor".
Name Census estimates that about 198 living Americans carry the first name Aundray. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aundray today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aundray births was 1966 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aundray. 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
198
~ 1 in 1,731,083 Americans
Peak year
1966
11 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,337
Tracked since 1959
Census
Aundray in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 217 people with the first name Aundray, which placed it at #36,520 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#36,520
National first-name rank
People counted
217
217 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
80.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aundray
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Aundray is Black at 80.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.1%) and Two or More Races (6.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Aundray described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Aundray at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American80.2% · 174
- Hispanic or Latino10.1% · 22
- Two or more races6.5% · 14
- White2.8% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Popularity
Aundray: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aundray from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 63 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
Aundray 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 Aundray during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aundray
The name Aundray has its roots in the Gaelic language, originating in Ireland and Scotland during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Gaelic word "aunradh," which means "fortunate" or "prosperous." The name was relatively uncommon in its early days, primarily used by families with Celtic heritage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aundray can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a historical chronicle written by Irish monks in the 15th century. The text mentions an individual named "Aundray mac Niall," who was a prominent clan leader in the northern regions of Ireland during the late 12th century.
As the name spread across the British Isles, it evolved into various spellings, such as "Aundrey," "Aundre," and "Aundray." These variations were often used interchangeably, reflecting the fluid nature of spelling conventions during the medieval period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Aundray MacDonald lived in the Scottish Highlands. He was a renowned warrior and chieftain of the MacDonald clan, known for his bravery and leadership in battles against rival clans.
During the 17th century, an Irish poet named Aundray O'Reilly gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty of the Irish countryside and the resilience of the Irish people. His poems were widely circulated and recited, further popularizing the name in certain regions.
As the name spread beyond the British Isles, it found its way to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. In the 18th century, an English explorer named Aundray Stevenson led an expedition to the South Pacific, documenting his travels in a journal that became a valuable historical resource.
In the 19th century, a French artist named Aundray Delacroix gained acclaim for his Romantic-style paintings depicting scenes from historical events and literature. His works are now displayed in prestigious museums around the world.
Another notable figure was Aundray Whitfield, an American abolitionist and writer who lived in the mid-19th century. He was a prominent voice in the anti-slavery movement, advocating for the rights and freedom of enslaved people through his powerful writings and speeches.
While the name Aundray has maintained a presence throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to more popular names. However, its rich cultural heritage and unique origins continue to make it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with a strong connection to its Celtic roots.
People
Aundray + last name combinations
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FAQ
Aundray: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aundray?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 198 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aundray 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 1,731,083 US residents.
Is Aundray a common name?
We classify Aundray as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aundray most popular?
The single biggest year for Aundray was 1966, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aundray is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Aundray in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 217 people with the name Aundray, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #36,520 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Aundray in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Aundray?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Aundray leans strongly male. 202 people counted with this name were male (89.8%), compared with 23 female bearers (10.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Aundray?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Aundray is Black at 80.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.1%) and Two or More Races (6.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Aundray most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Aundray in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.2% (174 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aundray in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aundray a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aundray in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Aundray still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aundray in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aundray can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have Aundray as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.