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Aubrey

Girl / Boy name · 119 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aubrey: 119 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 12 births in 2020.

Originally a Norman French name, Aubrey derives from the Old German Alberic, meaning "elf ruler" or "supernatural power," blending elf (alb) with ruler (ric). It arrived in Scotland via the Anglo-Norman nobility and remained a traditional masculine name until the late 20th century, when it became popular for girls in the English-speaking world. Noted bearers include the decadent Art Nouveau illustrator Aubrey Beardsley and the American actress Aubrey Plaza. Musician Aubrey Drake Graham, known simply as Drake, shares the name as his first. The name also appears as a place—Aubrey, Texas—though its Scottish connections are minimal. A modern spelling variant is Aubrie, while the related Scottish surname MacAubrey hints at a deeper historical presence in the country.