Total births
727
Girls' name · since 1991
Astoria
727 babies named Astoria in U.S. Social Security records since 1991, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2006
- among girls today
- 727
- born since 1991
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
727 babies have been named Astoria since 1991, making it today's #2006 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Astoria recorded 727 times among girls since 1991, holding rank #2006 nationally today, ahead of 89% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #2006 among girls today
- 727 born since 1991
- 2020s peak decade
- 89% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Astoria is currently the #2006 girls' name in America, more common than 89% of girls - 727 born since 1991, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2006
- among girls today
- 727
- born since 1991
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
Astoria vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2006
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 89% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Astoria was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
98 babies were named Astoria in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Astoria compares
727 Top 37% higher than 63% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Astoria's all-time total is 90% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Astoria | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 727 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 98 | 48 | 19,840 |
Astoria's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Astoria splits its recorded history at 2010: 82% of all births land in the more recent half, 18% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 98 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Astoria at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,006
Active since
1991
Astoria popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 98
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Astoria by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Astoria's strongest decade.
372 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Astoria births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 47
1990s
47 births
- 2000s 87
2000s
87 births
- 2010s
2010s
221 births
- 2020s
2020s
372 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 372 births (51% of all-time use).
How Astoria compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Astoria's total volume
Astoria vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Astoria by state
Where Astoria concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #5 | New York | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Washington | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Astoria's total US births 3.9%
Even split
28 of 727 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Astoria? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 727 babies named Astoria. Today it holds rank #2006 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 98 births.
When was Astoria most popular? ▼
Astoria was most popular in the 2020s decade with 372 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Astoria most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Astoria are California (28 births), Texas (12 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Astoria been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Astoria since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Astoria? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Astrid, Astra, Aster, Astraea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Astoria's data
- California records the most Astorias (28 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 Astoria
Nearby Names Like Astoria
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Astoria
Astrid Girl
#382 14,145 births
Astra Girl
#3188 771 births
Aster Girl
#2729 752 births
Astraea Girl
#2092 699 births
Astella Girl
#5287 250 births
Compare Astoria side by side: Astoria vs Astrid Astoria vs Astra Astoria vs Aster
Related Names
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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, 1991–2025 (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. "Astoria: #2006 Girls' Name - 727 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/astoria. 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 Astoria 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.