Austen
boy name#2516 in 2025Austen entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #420 in 1995, ranks #2516 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
#2516
rank today
#420
peak (1995)
53
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3981 |
| 1920s | #3801 |
| 1950s | #3993 |
| 1960s | #4136 |
| 1970s | #3012 |
| 1980s | #1101 |
| 1990s | #548 |
| 2000s | #958 |
| 2010s | #1460 |
| 2020s | #2138 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Austen has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 7,900 people named Austen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Austen alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Austen in 2025?
- Austen ranks #2516 among US boy names in 2025, with 53 babies given the name.
- When was the name Austen most popular?
- Austen peaked in 1995, reaching #420 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Austen with classmates?
- Austen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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