Total births
435
Boys' name · since 1911
Astor
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 435 babies named Astor, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3995
- among boys today
- 435
- born since 1911
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Astor currently ranks #3995 among boys' names in America, with 435 babies recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Astor recorded 435 times among boys since 1911, holding rank #3995 nationally today, ahead of 72% of boys, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 2025.
- #3995 among boys today
- 435 born since 1911
- 1910s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Astor is currently the #3995 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 435 born since 1911, peaking in the 1910s.
- #3995
- among boys today
- 435
- born since 1911
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Astor vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3995
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
1910s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Astor was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
27 babies were named Astor in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Astor compares
435 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
Astor's all-time total is 19% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Astor | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 435 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Astor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Astor splits its recorded history at 1943: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1911 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Astor at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,995
Active since
1911
Astor popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 115 years of records
Astor popularity over time - girls
10 total births recorded since 2017 (Astor as girls' name)
Astor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Astor's strongest decade.
128 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Astor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
128 births
- 1920s 47
1920s
47 births
- 1930s 40
1930s
40 births
- 1940s 38
1940s
38 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
65 births
- 2020s
2020s
95 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 128 births (29% of all-time use).
Astor by state
Where Astor concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 22 | 5.1% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.1% |
Kentucky share of Astor's total US births 5.1%
Even split
22 of 435 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Astor? ▼
Astor has been given to 435 babies in the U.S. since 1911, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3995 as of the latest data. 27 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Astor most popular? ▼
Astor was most popular in the 1910s decade with 128 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Astor most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Astor are Kentucky (22 births), California (5 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Astor been used? ▼
Astor has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 115 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Astor? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aston, Astin, Aster, Astro, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Astor's data
- Astor's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (128 total births) through the 2020s (95) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Kentucky records the most Astors (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Astor
Nearby Names Like Astor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Astor
Aston Boy
#1586 3,040 births
Astin Boy
#9257 452 births
Aster Boy
#2793 356 births
Astro Boy
#2257 354 births
Asta Boy
#3000 183 births
Compare Astor side by side: Astor vs Aston Astor vs Astin Astor vs Aster
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Astor
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, 1911–2025 (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. "Astor: #3995 Boys' Name - 435 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/astor. 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 Astor 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.