Austin
Peaked at #9 nationally in 1996, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Austin has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Austin — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#861
in 1994
Current rank
#1725
in 2024
Years tracked
58
1915–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1915, Austin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1994, ranking #861 nationally with 228 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1729 (2014) to #1725 (2024) — a 0% improvement.
As of 2024, Austin ranks #1725 nationally for girls, with 117 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,725 | 117 |
| 2023 | #1,679 | 123 |
| 2022 | #1,335 | 176 |
| 2021 | #1,385 | 158 |
| 2020 | #1,411 | 155 |
| 2019 | #1,405 | 160 |
| 2018 | #1,656 | 127 |
| 2017 | #1,591 | 137 |
Austin — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#9
in 1996
Current rank
#107
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Austin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1996, ranking #9 nationally with 25,663 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #66 (2014) to #107 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Austin ranks #107 nationally for boys, with 3,290 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #107 | 3,290 |
| 2023 | #101 | 3,486 |
| 2022 | #111 | 3,368 |
| 2021 | #96 | 3,777 |
| 2020 | #88 | 4,018 |
| 2019 | #88 | 4,401 |
| 2018 | #81 | 4,690 |
| 2017 | #75 | 5,058 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Austin most popular?
Austin was most popular in 1996, when it ranked #9 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Austin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Austin?
At least 440,461 babies have been recorded with the name Austin in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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