Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Austin.
National Rank (2025)
#113
All-Time Peak Rank
#9 (1996)
Total U.S. Births
438,042
Unisex Distribution98.7% Boy / 1.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Austin Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Austin
According to SSA data, Austin achieved its highest historical rank of #9 in 1996. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1995 with 25,908 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 46.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Austin scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-46.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record25,908Births in 1995
Years in Top 100
36yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:609
1890s:586
1900s:715
1910s:3,190
1920s:4,259
1930s:2,688
1940s:2,491
1950s:2,208
1960s:2,031
1970s:4,841
1980s:31,307
1990s:190,140
2000s:112,776
2010s:59,130
2020s:21,071
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAu-tin
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
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