Audley, of Anglo-Saxon origin, is an uncommon yet distinguished given name for boys. Derived from 'Eald' meaning old and 'leah' signifying clearing or wood, Audley translates to 'old woodland clearing.' This name holds historical significance as it was borne by the powerful English noble family, the Audleys of Stratton Audley in Oxfordshire. The name gained prominence during medieval times but has since become quite rare.
These statistics show a fluctuating trend in the number of babies named Audley born each year over this period. The name's popularity peaked in the late 1920s and early 1930s, with a high of 27 births in 1924 and 24 in 1930. However, it became less common thereafter, with only 5 or fewer births per year from 1965 onwards, except for brief spikes in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Overall, there were 694 babies named Audley born during this time.