How Many People Are Named Astor?
Complete statistics for the name Astor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Astor comes from an old Occitan word meaning "hawk," giving it a bold, noble feel. There are only about 189 people living in the US with this name today, which means roughly 1 in 1,741,810 Americans share it. It's been rising fast, hitting a peak of 26 births in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and pioneering spirit. It's associated with individuals who are self-driven and determined to forge their own path.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 425 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Astor Through the Generations
Astor tells an unusual generational story that's worth unpacking. With just 425 total births recorded in the US, it's a genuinely rare name, but the pattern across age groups reveals something interesting. About 270 of its bearers are over 60, making up a striking 64% of the total. Only 5 people named Astor fall in the 30-to-60 range, which means the name nearly vanished for decades. Then something shifted. Around 150 bearers are under 30, and the name hit its all-time peak in 2024 with 26 births. That U-shaped curve suggests Astor enjoyed a small wave of mid-century popularity, likely inspired by the famous Astor family, then faded almost entirely before being rediscovered by a new generation of parents. The average age of 66 still skews heavily older, but don't let that fool you. Globally, there are about 4,274 people with this name, ranked #105,917 worldwide, with Brazil being its strongest home outside the US. It's clearly a name on the rise again.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Astor
How Many People Have the Name Astor?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 873 people in the United States currently share the name Astor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 379,667 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Astor a Common or Rare Name?
Astor is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Astor Mean?
Astor means "Hawk or goshawk" and comes from Occitan origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Astor in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Astor Most Popular?
The name Astor reached peak popularity in 2024, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Astor?
Approximately 873 people named Astor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 873. That works out to roughly 1 in 379,667 Americans.
Is Astor a rare name?
Astor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 379,667 Americans has this name.
What does the name Astor mean?
Astor means "Hawk or goshawk" and comes from Occitan origins.
Is Astor more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Astor are male and 5% are female.
When was Astor most popular?
Astor peaked in 2024 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.