Auston
Every Auston since 1908 — 3,588 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Auston
Auston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,055 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 3,588 American babies have been named Auston. Its peak came in 1995, when 176 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Auston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Auston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,055 |
| 2024 | 27 | #3,994 |
| 2023 | 15 | #5,960 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,192 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,660 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,277 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3,355 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3,250 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,959 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2,940 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,025 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,041 |
| 2013 | 41 | #2,810 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,818 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,233 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,014 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2,291 |
| 2008 | 78 | #1,862 |
| 2007 | 99 | #1,577 |
| 2006 | 91 | #1,596 |
| 2005 | 118 | #1,296 |
| 2004 | 95 | #1,456 |
| 2003 | 103 | #1,335 |
| 2002 | 111 | #1,228 |
| 2001 | 124 | #1,129 |
| 2000 | 105 | #1,253 |
| 1995 | 176 | #806 |
| 1990 | 57 | #1,500 |
| 1985 | 22 | #2,363 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,863 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #3,961 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,721 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,256 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,495 |
| 1935 | 15 | #1,842 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,620 |
| 1925 | 10 | #2,764 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,756 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,643 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Auston in 2025?
Auston ranked #5,055 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 Auston?
3,588 babies have been named Auston in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Auston most popular?
Auston peaked in 1995, when 176 newborns received the name.
Is Auston a boy or girl name?
Auston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Auston rising or falling?
Auston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.