How Many People Are Named Austin?

Complete statistics for the name Austin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Austin
Uncommon
Old English

Austin means 'fortress' and has a cool history. It's rare, with just 1 in 793 Americans sharing this name. The majority, 60%, are under 30, showing its modern appeal.

~113,709
Living in US
1 in 2,915
Americans
1995
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fortress
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

433,340
Worldwide Bearers
#5,080
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
416,089
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2,274
🇮🇳 India
1,645
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,239
🇦🇺 Australia
1,226
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,008
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
933
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
858
🇹🇭 Thailand
751
🇵🇭 Philippines
726

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
410,633 (99%)
♀ Female
5,457 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
262,571
Would be under 30 (60%)
159,856
Would be 30–60 (36%)
17,981
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 440,408 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: 1995

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
50
Modern Appeal
70
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Austin Through the Generations

Austin's popularity peaked in 1995 when 26,079 babies were given this name, marking a significant moment in its journey. Today, there are 416,089 people named Austin living in the US, with an average age of 28. This distribution shows a strong presence among younger generations, with 262,571 under 30, compared to 159,856 aged 30-60 and 17,981 over 60. its decline since the peak, Austin remains a name between classic and modern, reflecting its enduring appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 37,294
Texas 32,350
Florida 23,369
Ohio 22,305
Michigan 16,972
Pennsylvania 16,592
New York 16,454
Illinois 15,813
Georgia 15,111
North Carolina 14,381

⭐ Famous People Named Austin

Austin is an English masculine given name, an Old French language contraction of Agustin as Aostin, Austin. Agustin is the popular form of Augustin, equivalent to Augustine. Variations of the name include Austen and Auston.…

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✨ Similar Names to Austin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Austin's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Austin

How Many People Have the Name Austin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 113,709 people in the United States currently share the name Austin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,915 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Austin a Common or Rare Name?

Austin is classified as Uncommon. 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 Austin Mean?

Austin means "fortress" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Austin in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Austin Most Popular?

The name Austin reached peak popularity in 1995, with 26,079 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Austin?

Approximately 113,709 people named Austin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 113,709. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,915 Americans.

Is Austin a rare name?

Austin is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,915 Americans has this name.

What does the name Austin mean?

Austin means "fortress" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Austin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Austin are male and 1% are female.

When was Austin most popular?

Austin peaked in 1995 with 26,079 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US113,709
All-Time Births113,709
1 in X1 in 2,915
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year1995
World Rank#5,080
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.