Total births
452
Unisex name · since 1983
Astin
452 babies named Astin in U.S. Social Security records since 1983, with the highest year being 2013. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #9257
- among boys today
- 452
- born since 1983
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Astin is the #9257 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 452 recorded since 1983.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Astin has been recorded 452 times among boys since 1983, currently ranked #9257 nationally and more common than 35% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #9257 among boys today
- 452 born since 1983
- 2010s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Astin is currently the #9257 unisex name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 452 born since 1983, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9257
- among boys today
- 452
- born since 1983
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Astin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9257
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Astin was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
27 babies were named Astin in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Astin compares
452 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Astin's all-time total is 23% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Astin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 452 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Astin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Astin's full recorded timeline at 2006, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2013 peak of 27 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Astin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#9,257
Active since
1983
Astin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Astin popularity over time - girls
157 total births recorded since 1981 (Astin as girls' name)
Astin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Astin's strongest decade.
145 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Astin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
71 births
- 1990s
1990s
82 births
- 2000s
2000s
111 births
- 2010s
2010s
145 births
- 2020s 43
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 145 births (32% of all-time use).
Astin by state
Where Astin concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 2.4% |
California share of Astin's total US births 5.1%
Even split
23 of 452 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Astin? ▼
452 babies have been named Astin since 1983. It currently ranks #9257 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 27 births.
When was Astin most popular? ▼
Astin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 145 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Astin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Astin are California (23 births), Texas (11 births).
Is Astin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Astin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 452 births, and as a girl's name it has 157 births.
How long has the name Astin been used? ▼
Astin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1983, spanning 43 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Astin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aston, Astor, Aster, Astro, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Astin's data
- Astin's decade-level peak was the 2010s (145 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Astins (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Astin
Nearby Names Like Astin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Astin
Aston Boy
#1586 3,040 births
Astor Boy
#3995 435 births
Aster Boy
#2793 356 births
Astro Boy
#2257 354 births
Asta Boy
#3000 183 births
Compare Astin side by side: Astin vs Aston Astin vs Astor Astin vs Aster
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Astin
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Astin: #9257 Unisex Name - 452 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/astin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Astin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.