Total births
5,173
Unisex name · since 1984
Austyn
Austyn has 5,173 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1996 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2276
- among boys today
- 5,173
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Austyn currently ranks #2276 among unisex names in America, with 5,173 babies recorded since 1984.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Austyn has been recorded 5,173 times among boys since 1984, currently ranked #2276 nationally and more common than 84% of boys, 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 1984 to 2025.
- #2276 among boys today
- 5,173 born since 1984
- 2000s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Austyn is currently the #2276 unisex name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 5,173 born since 1984, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2276
- among boys today
- 5,173
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Austyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2276
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Austyn was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
274 babies were named Austyn in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Austyn compares
5,173 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
Austyn's all-time total is 14x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Austyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,173 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 274 | 23 | 22,252 |
Austyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Austyn splits its recorded history at 2006: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 274 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Austyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#2,276
Active since
1984
Austyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 274
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Austyn popularity over time - girls
4,928 total births recorded since 1982 (Austyn as girls' name)
Austyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Austyn's strongest decade.
1,748 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Austyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 43
1980s
43 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,689 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,748 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,278 births
- 2020s 415
2020s
415 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,748 births (34% of all-time use).
How Austyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Austyn's total volume
Austyn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Austyn by state
Where Austyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 356 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 352 | 6.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 247 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 201 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 200 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 195 | 3.8% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 134 | 2.6% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 123 | 2.4% |
California share of Austyn's total US births 6.9%
Even split
356 of 5,173 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 37 reporting states.
Austyn appears in 37 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Austyn? ▼
5,173 babies have been named Austyn since 1984. It currently ranks #2276 among boys. The peak year was 1996 with 274 births.
When was Austyn most popular? ▼
Austyn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,748 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Austyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Austyn are California (356 births), Texas (352 births), Ohio (247 births).
Is Austyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Austyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 5,173 births, and as a girl's name it has 4,928 births.
How long has the name Austyn been used? ▼
Records for Austyn go back to 1984, giving 42 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Austyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Austin, Austen, Auston, Ausar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Austyn's data
- Austyn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,748 total births); usage has since declined to 415 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Austyns (356 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 Austyn
Nearby Names Like Austyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Austyn
Austin Boy
#108 438,042 births
Austen Boy
#1963 8,125 births
Auston Boy
#3993 3,588 births
Ausar Boy
#4998 307 births
Austan Boy
197 births
Compare Austyn side by side: Austyn vs Austin Austyn vs Austen Austyn vs Auston
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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, 1984–2025 (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. "Austyn: #2276 Unisex Name - 5,173 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/austyn. 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 Austyn 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.