Aubry

♀ Girl

Pronounced AW-bree /ˈɔ.bri/High

Meaning: A spelling of Aubrey — from Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (alf, 'elf', + ric, 'ruler')Low

In 30 seconds: Elf ruler; ruler of the elves: Aubry spells Aubrey. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA spelling of Aubrey — from Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (alf, 'elf', + ric, 'ruler')

U.S. rank (2025)#8427 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,020

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aubry is a spelling of Aubrey — from Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (alf, 'elf', + ric, 'ruler'). A crisp, classic name (now mostly girls'; said 'AW-bree').

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, elf-ruler at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Aubrey comes from Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (alf, 'elf', + ric, 'ruler') — Aubry is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'AW-bree').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Aubrey — Germanic etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aubry mean?

Aubry spells Aubrey — Germanic 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves'.

How do you pronounce Aubry?

It's said AW-bree /ˈɔ.bri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aubry a boy or girl name?

Aubry is most often a girl's name today.

How popular is Aubry?

Aubry is a rare spelling in the U.S.