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Aubree

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Pronounced AW-bree /ˈɔː.bri/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Aubrey, from the Old French name Aubri, which derives from Old High German 'Alberich' composed of 'alb' (elf) and 'ric' (power, ruler), meaning 'ruler of the elves' or 'elf power'High

In 30 seconds: Aubree is a feminine spelling of Aubrey, a French-Germanic name meaning 'ruler of the elves.' The -ee ending gives it a more distinctly feminine look while keeping the same magical, elfin heritage.
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Origin HighFrench, German
MeaningVariant spelling of Aubrey, from the Old French name Aubri, which derives from Old High German 'Alberich' composed of 'alb' (elf) and 'ric' (power, ruler), meaning 'ruler of the elves' or 'elf power'
U.S. rank (2025)#489 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births606 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 49,539

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Aubree is a variant of Aubrey, from Old French Aubri, derived from the Old High German Alberich, composed of alb (elf) and ric (power, ruler). Alberich was the king of the dwarfs/elves in Germanic mythology and Wagnerian opera. The name was brought to England by the Normans as Aubrey.

Aubrey was a common boys' name in medieval England. In the United States it gradually shifted to female use in the 20th century and is now predominantly a girls' name. The Aubree spelling emerged as a more distinctly feminine variant. Aubree and Aubrey together rank consistently in the U.S. top 100 girls' names.

Did you know? Aubrey was originally a medieval boys' name in France and England (from the elf-ruler Alberich of Germanic mythology), but made a remarkable gender switch in the 20th century to become predominantly a girls' name in the United States — one of the most complete gender crossovers in naming history.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Aubrey — etymology for the Aubrey/Aubree nameU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AubreyAubrieAubri

Nicknames

AubBree

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aubree (Teen Mom 2) (2009–present)
    Daughter of Chelsea Houska DeBoer, popularized the Aubree spelling through the MTV series

If you like Aubree…

Aubrey— the standard spelling of the same name
Avery— shares the French-Germanic origin and the same modern girls'-name crossover
Aubrie— another spelling variant of the same name
Bree— the short form of the same name stands alone as a name

Frequently Asked

What does Aubree mean?

Aubree means 'ruler of the elves,' from Old High German Alberich composed of 'alb' (elf) and 'ric' (ruler). It is a variant of Aubrey.

How do you pronounce Aubree?

Aubree is pronounced AW-bree /ˈɔː.bri/ — two syllables with stress on the first, identical to Aubrey.

Is Aubree a girls' name?

Yes. While Aubrey was originally a boys' name, it has crossed over to become predominantly a girls' name in the U.S. The Aubree spelling is used almost exclusively for girls.

Is Aubree popular?

Aubree and Aubrey together rank in the U.S. top 100 girls' names. The Aubree spelling gained additional visibility through the MTV series Teen Mom 2.