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Aubree
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), French· “elf ruler”
- Meaning
- elf ruler
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), French
- Pronunciation
- AW-bree
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #489
- US babies 2025
- 606
- Best rank
- #53 (2013)
- Peak year
- 2013
Meaning and origin of Aubree
Aubree is an American (modern coinage) and French name that is usually said to mean “elf ruler”.
Aubree is a modern spelling of Aubrey, which came to England with the Normans as Auberi, from the Germanic Alberich, made up of alb, "elf," and ric, "ruler" or "power." In medieval Europe the name belonged to men, and it survived largely as an English surname. In the United States, Aubrey shifted to girls in the late twentieth century, and new spellings like Aubree and Aubrie followed, giving it a softer, more feminine look. The name is bright and friendly, and Bree or Aubs are easy nicknames. The elvish meaning gives it a touch of old folklore.
Popularity over time
Aubree first appears in US Social Security records in 1972. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 35 different years, starting in 1991. Its best national rank was #53 in 2013, the same year it reached its highest count of 4,454 babies. In 2025, 606 babies were named Aubree, and it ranked #489 nationally. That is 83% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,043 in 1980, #754 in 2000, #224 in 2010, and #489 in 2025. Of the 49,558 US girls named Aubree since records began, 66% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Serenity, Annabelle, Sadie, Lydia, and Arianna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aubree ranked highest in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #170 | 24 |
| Mississippi | #200 | 13 |
| Kentucky | #217 | 21 |
| West Virginia | #277 | 6 |
| Alabama | #322 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aubree is usually pronounced AW-bree, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ee”.
Middle names for Aubree
A few middle names that flow with Aubree: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aubree
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aubree mean?
Aubree is an American (modern coinage) and French name that is usually said to mean “elf ruler”.
What is the origin of the name Aubree?
Aubree has modern American, French, and Germanic roots. Aubree is a modern spelling of Aubrey, which came to England with the Normans as Auberi, from the Germanic Alberich, made up of alb, "elf," and ric, "ruler" or "power." In medieval Europe the name belonged to men, and it survived largely as an English surname.
Is Aubree a popular name?
Yes. Aubree ranked #489 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aubree a boy or girl name?
Aubree is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aubree?
Aubree is usually pronounced AW-bree. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings