boys' name · peaked 1924

Audley

Every Audley since 1891 — 699 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Audley
Peak year
1924
32 babies
All-time total
699
since 1891

The story of Audley

Audley is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1891, 699 American babies have been named Audley. Its peak came in 1924, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Audley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Audley year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990 5 #8,209
1985 6 #5,834
1980
1975 6 #4,840
1970 8 #3,542
1965 5 #3,960
1960
1955 9 #2,775
1950 6 #3,346
1945 10 #2,254
1940 5 #3,479
1935 11 #2,255
1930 24 #1,496
1925 14 #2,202
1920 19 #1,824
1915 14 #1,976
1910
1905 8 #928
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Audley

  1. Audley Harrison Boxer · b. 1971

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Audley in 2025?

Audley did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Audley?

699 babies have been named Audley in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Audley most popular?

Audley peaked in 1924, when 32 newborns received the name.

Is Audley a boy or girl name?

Audley is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Audley rising or falling?

Audley has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Audley?

Well-known people named Audley include Audley Harrison (boxer).

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