Autry Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Autry has its origins in Old French, evolving from Aldric, which means 'noble ruler'. It has gone through various historical forms, maintaining a connection to leadership and nobility. The name does not have biblical relevance. Autry gained significant popularity in the 20th century, primarily due to the influence of Gene Autry, a famous country singer. Variants include Aldrich and Autrey. Today, it carries a positive image linked to American culture.
The name Autry is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Autry has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Autry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3003rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1381st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2138th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3976th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6951st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10509th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8169th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5193rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4250th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8993rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 23797th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13512th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Autry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Autry"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːtri/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Autry is derived from the Old French name 'Aldric', which means 'old ruler' or 'noble ruler'. It has evolved through various forms in history.
Meaning
noble ruler
Language Evolution
Aldric (Old French), Aldrich (Middle English), Autry (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly due to the fame of the American country music singer Gene Autry.
Variants & Derivatives
Aldrich, Altry, Autrey
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Autry is viewed positively, often associated with Americana and country music heritage, largely due to Gene Autry's legacy.
Famous People
Gene Autry, Autry Haynes
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Autry"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Autry"
"Autry" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3003rd of 7545 | 122 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1381st of 6773 | 445 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2138th of 7552 | 274 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3976th of 10718 | 108 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6951st of 16616 | 79 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10509th of 24088 | 77 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8169th of 23106 | 108 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5193rd of 9107 | 47 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4250th of 9204 | 81 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8993rd of 12526 | 22 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 23797th of 35406 | 24 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13512th of 30306 | 69 |
Regional Popularity of "Autry" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
43.73% 1029th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
74.55% 2127th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Autry" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Autry"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Autry" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.