Total births
122
Girls' name · since 1994
Astou
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 122 babies named Astou, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8656
- among girls today
- 122
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other girls
Astou currently ranks #8656 among girls' names in America, with 122 babies recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Astou has been recorded 122 times among girls since 1994, currently ranked #8656 nationally and more common than 51% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #8656 among girls today
- 122 born since 1994
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Astou is currently the #8656 girls' name in America, more common than 51% of girls - 122 born since 1994, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8656
- among girls today
- 122
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other girls
Astou vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8656
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 51% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Astou was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
12 babies were named Astou in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Astou compares
122 28th percentile among 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
Astou's all-time total is 68% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Astou | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 122 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 12 | 48 | 19,840 |
Astou's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Astou's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Astou at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#8,656
Active since
1994
Astou popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Astou by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Astou's strongest decade.
53 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Astou births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
53 births
- 2010s
2010s
30 births
- 2020s
2020s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 53 births (43% of all-time use).
Astou by state
Where Astou concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 4.1% |
New York share of Astou's total US births 4.1%
5 of 122 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Astou? ▼
122 babies have been named Astou since 1994. It currently ranks #8656 among girls. The peak year was 2004 with 12 births.
When was Astou most popular? ▼
Astou was most popular in the 2000s decade with 53 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Astou most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Astou are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Astou been used? ▼
Astou has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 32 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Astou? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Astrid, Astra, Aster, Astoria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Astou's data
- Astou's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (53 total births) through the 2020s (28) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Astous (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Astou
Nearby Names Like Astou
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Astou
Astrid Girl
#382 14,145 births
Astra Girl
#3188 771 births
Aster Girl
#2729 752 births
Astoria Girl
#2006 727 births
Astraea Girl
#2092 699 births
Compare Astou side by side: Astou vs Astrid Astou vs Astra Astou vs Aster
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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, 1994–2025 (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. "Astou: #8656 Girls' Name - 122 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/astou. 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 Astou 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.