Astor
Every Astor since 1911 — 445 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Astor
Astor is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,052 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 445 American babies have been named Astor. Its peak came in 2024, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Astor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Astor 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 | — | — | 19 | #5,052 |
| 2024 | — | — | 27 | #3,993 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,258 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,309 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,741 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,664 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,437 |
| 2018 | 5 | #15,984 | 7 | #9,770 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,197 | 15 | #5,825 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #9,758 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #9,738 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #10,858 |
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| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #12,449 |
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| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,676 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,253 |
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| 1920 | — | — | 10 | #2,778 |
| 1915 | — | — | 15 | #1,884 |
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Famous people named Astor
- Astor Piazzolla Composer · 1921–1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Astor in 2025?
Astor ranked #5,052 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Astor?
445 babies have been named Astor in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Astor most popular?
Astor peaked in 2024, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Astor a boy or girl name?
Astor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Astor rising or falling?
Astor is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Astor?
Well-known people named Astor include Astor Piazzolla (composer).