Auri is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'aur' meaning 'dawn'. It gained popularity during the Viking Age and was used as both a personal name and a byname for women who were born at dawn. In modern times, Auri has been adopted worldwide, appreciated for its unique sound and nordic heritage.
The name Auri has seen varied popularity over the past two decades, with an overall total of 51 babies being named Auri between 2005 and 2022. The year 2022 witnessed the highest number of births with the name, at nine, while earlier years showed a more gradual increase in usage, peaking at eight births in 2020 before dropping slightly to six in 2021.