How Many People Are Named Autry?

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

Autry
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Autry is a very rare name, predominantly used for males, with only 802 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 411,285 Americans. The majority of those named Autry are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~7,922
Living in US
1 in 41,839
Americans
1938
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Aut
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Traditional
22
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of vision and leadership, often associated with great potential and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,337
Worldwide Bearers
#214,787
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,233
🇨🇦 Canada
27
🇿🇲 Zambia
20
🇱🇷 Liberia
7
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇬🇾 Guyana
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
4
🇲🇼 Malawi
4
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
666 (83%)
♀ Female
137 (17%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 67
278
Would be under 30 (19%)
172
Would be 30–60 (12%)
1,006
Would be over 60 (69%)

All 1,456 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: 1938

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
31
International
86

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

📜 Autry Through the Generations

Autry has seen its peak popularity in 1938 with 68 births, but it's now experiencing a resurgence, becoming a classic choice for parents looking for an old-school name. With an estimated 802 living individuals named Autry in the US, the name is quite uncommon, with most of its bearers being over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 58
Louisiana 41
Alabama 17
Arkansas 16
Georgia 11
Mississippi 6
North Carolina 5
Oklahoma 5
West Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Autry

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Autry's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Autry

How Many People Have the Name Autry?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,922 people in the United States currently share the name Autry. That works out to roughly 1 in every 41,839 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Autry a Common or Rare Name?

Autry is classified as 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 Autry Mean?

Autry means "creative variant of Aut" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Autry in SSA data, approximately 83% are male and 17% are female.

When Was Autry Most Popular?

The name Autry reached peak popularity in 1938, with 68 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 Autry?

Approximately 7,922 people named Autry live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,922. That works out to roughly 1 in 41,839 Americans.

Is Autry a rare name?

Autry is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 41,839 Americans has this name.

What does the name Autry mean?

Autry means "creative variant of Aut" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Autry more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 83% of people named Autry are male and 17% are female.

When was Autry most popular?

Autry peaked in 1938 with 68 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.

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 US7,922
All-Time Births7,922
1 in X1 in 41,839
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1938
World Rank#214,787
Male %83%
Female %17%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.