Aubree
AW-bree · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Germanic / French ◈ 2 syllables
"Elf ruler"

From Germanic / French

Aubree is Aubrey with the Y swapped for a double-E — a spelling that signals girl before you hear it spoken. Like Aubrey, it means ruler of the elves, connecting it to the fairy king Oberon and the Germanic Alberich. The respelling follows the same pattern as Rylee and Kaylee: taking an established gender-neutral name and giving it a distinctly feminine visual identity.

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Aubree at a glance
MeaningElf ruler
OriginGermanic / French
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#177
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Why parents love Aubree
  • Ruler of the elves is a magical, enchanting etymology.
  • The -ee spelling clearly marks it as feminine.
  • Two syllables with a golden, warm sound: AW-bree.
  • It connects to the same fairy-king roots as Shakespeare's Oberon.
  • It's popular but not oversaturated — the right balance.
The vibe of Aubree
fairy-talegoldenfemininemodernenchantingmagicalwarmcreative
Origin & history of Aubree
Germanic Alberich (elf ruler) Norman French Aubri English Aubrey respelling Aubree
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Germanic / French roots
Aubree is a modern feminine respelling of Aubrey, which traces back to the Germanic Alberich meaning ruler of the elves. The respelling follows a productive American naming pattern of replacing final -y or -ey with -ee to create a more visually feminine version. While Aubrey can be used for any gender (Drake is born Aubrey), Aubree signals femininity on paper. The name entered the US top 100 in the 2010s and has maintained its position, appealing to parents who love Aubrey's fairy-tale etymology but want an unambiguously girl spelling.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Modern American respelling variant; the base name Aubrey has been used since medieval times.
3
Today
Aubree remains a beloved choice, ranking #177 in the US. 48,989 babies have been named Aubree since 1972.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Aubree?
2013 peak year
Today, Aubree ranks around #177 in the United States, with roughly 2,197 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2013, 4,453 babies were given the name (ranked #53 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Aubree has been declining in recent years. In all, around 48,989 babies have been registered as Aubree since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
4,453 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #53)
2,197 Avg. per year
(last decade)
21,970 Total registrations
last 10 years
48,989 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #177) Very popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Aubree
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Aubree's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — fitting for a name rooted in the world of elves and fairy courts. People named Aubree tend to be imaginative, free-spirited, and drawn to the enchanting. They find magic in everyday things.

Finds magic in everyday life
Imaginative and free
Enchanting presence
Creative adventurer
Golden energy
A1
U3
B2
R9
E5
E5
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
Personality of Aubree
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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