Total births
694
Boys' name · since 1891
Audley
Since 1891, U.S. Social Security records show 694 babies named Audley, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 694
- total births
- 1891–1998
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Audley sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 694 recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Audley recorded 694 times among boys since 1891, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 1998.
- 694 total births
- 1891–1998 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
694 boys have been named Audley since 1891, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1998.
- 694
- total births
- 1891–1998
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Audley was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
27 babies were named Audley in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Audley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Audley's full recorded timeline at 1945, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1891, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1924 peak of 27 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Audley at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Audley popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–1998
- Peak year (1924)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Audley popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1924 (Audley as girls' name)
Audley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Audley's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Audley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 17
1890s
17 births
- 1900s 15
1900s
15 births
- 1910s
1910s
106 births
- 1920s
1920s
162 births
- 1930s
1930s
112 births
- 1940s
1940s
82 births
- 1950s 58
1950s
58 births
- 1960s 30
1960s
30 births
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s 54
1980s
54 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 162 births (23% of all-time use).
How Audley compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Audley's total volume
Audley vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Audley by state
Where Audley concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 22 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.7% |
Pennsylvania share of Audley's total US births 3.2%
Even split
22 of 694 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Audley? ▼
Since 1891, Social Security records show 694 babies named Audley. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 27 births.
When was Audley most popular? ▼
Audley was most popular in the 1920s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Audley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Audley are Pennsylvania (22 births), Kentucky (5 births).
How long has the name Audley been used? ▼
Records for Audley go back to 1891, giving 108 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Audley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Audie, Audrey, Auden, Audric, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Audley's data
- Audley's decade-level peak was the 1920s (162 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Audleys (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Audley
Nearby Names Like Audley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Audley
Audie Boy
#2876 4,431 births
Audrey Boy
2,929 births
Auden Boy
#1884 1,887 births
Audric Boy
#12872 527 births
Audry Boy
496 births
Compare Audley side by side: Audley vs Audie Audley vs Audrey Audley vs Auden
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1891–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Audley: Baby Name Since 1891 - 694 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/audley. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Audley draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.