Austin
boy name#113 in 2025Austin entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #9 in 1996, ranks #113 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#113
rank today
#9
peak (1996)
3,103
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #206 |
| 1890s | #225 |
| 1900s | #231 |
| 1910s | #241 |
| 1920s | #273 |
| 1930s | #341 |
| 1940s | #397 |
| 1950s | #492 |
| 1960s | #544 |
| 1970s | #390 |
| 1980s | #118 |
| 1990s | #24 |
| 2000s | #39 |
| 2010s | #70 |
| 2020s | #103 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Austin has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 415,000 people named Austin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Austin 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 Austin in 2025?
- Austin ranks #113 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,103 babies given the name.
- When was the name Austin most popular?
- Austin peaked in 1996, reaching #9 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Austin with classmates?
- Austin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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