Astin
Every Astin since 1981 — 609 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Astin
Astin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,242 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 609 American babies have been named Astin — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1988, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Astin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Astin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 11 | #7,242 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,065 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,327 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #10,988 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #9,810 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,268 |
| 2018 | — | — | 18 | #5,121 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #9,782 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,569 | 8 | #8,909 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,543 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,668 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,764 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,876 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,118 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,647 | 11 | #7,119 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19 | #4,934 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,098 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,639 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,127 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,680 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,521 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #5,907 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,586 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,359 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,636 | 8 | #6,455 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,321 | 11 | #4,685 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,700 | 9 | #4,358 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Astin in 2025?
Astin ranked #7,242 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Astin?
609 babies have been named Astin in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Astin most popular?
Astin peaked in 1988, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Astin a boy or girl name?
Astin is used for both: about 26% of babies named Astin have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Astin rising or falling?
Astin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.