Total births
354
Boys' name · since 2016
Astro
Since 2016, U.S. Social Security records show 354 babies named Astro, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2257
- among boys today
- 354
- born since 2016
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Astro currently ranks #2257 among boys' names in America, with 354 babies recorded since 2016.
Astro has 354 recorded births among boys since 2016, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2257 as of the latest data, more common than 84% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2016 to 2025.
- #2257 among boys today
- 354 born since 2016
- 2020s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Astro is currently the #2257 boys' name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 354 born since 2016, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2257
- among boys today
- 354
- born since 2016
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Astro vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2257
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
85% of everyone ever named Astro was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
73 babies were named Astro in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Astro compares
354 49th percentile among 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
Astro's all-time total is 4% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Astro | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 354 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 73 | 23 | 22,252 |
Astro's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Astro's full recorded timeline at 2021, 77% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 23% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2016, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 73 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Astro at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,257
Active since
2016
Astro popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2016–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Astro by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Astro's strongest decade.
302 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 85% of all-time use.
Astro births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 52
2010s
52 births
- 2020s
2020s
302 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 302 births (85% of all-time use).
Astro by state
Where Astro concentrates geographically, total births since 2016
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 52 | 14.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 51 | 14.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 22 | 6.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 10 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.7% |
California share of Astro's total US births 14.7%
Even split
52 of 354 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Astro? ▼
354 babies have been named Astro since 2016. It currently ranks #2257 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 73 births.
When was Astro most popular? ▼
Astro was most popular in the 2020s decade with 302 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Astro most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Astro are California (52 births), Texas (51 births), Florida (22 births).
How long has the name Astro been used? ▼
Astro has been recorded in Social Security data since 2016, spanning 10 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Astro? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aston, Astin, Astor, Aster, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Astro's data
- California records the most Astros (52 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 Astro
Nearby Names Like Astro
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Astro
Aston Boy
#1586 3,040 births
Astin Boy
#9257 452 births
Astor Boy
#3995 435 births
Aster Boy
#2793 356 births
Asta Boy
#3000 183 births
Compare Astro side by side: Astro vs Aston Astro vs Astin Astro vs Astor
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Astro
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, 2016–2025 (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. "Astro: #2257 Boys' Name - 354 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/astro. 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 Astro 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.