Auburn
2 countries#4352 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Auburn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,065 births recorded 1890–2025 · currently #4352 · peaked in 2015 with 57 births
Most common in: Alabama, Texas, Tennessee, California, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 2019–2019 · peaked in 2019 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 2019–2019 · peaked in 2019 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Auburn’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4073 | — |
| 2007 | #4944 | ↓871 |
| 2008 | #4550 | ↑394 |
| 2009 | #4805 | ↓255 |
| 2010 | #5602 | ↓797 |
| 2011 | #4568 | ↑1034 |
| 2012 | #3464 | ↑1104 |
| 2013 | #3703 | ↓239 |
| 2014 | #3549 | ↑154 |
| 2015 | #3177 | ↑372 |
| 2016 | #4157 | ↓980 |
| 2017 | #3552 | ↑605 |
| 2018 | #4001 | ↓449 |
| 2019 | #4909 | ↓908 |
| 2020 | #3450 | ↑1459 |
| 2021 | #4719 | ↓1269 |
| 2022 | #4472 | ↑247 |
| 2023 | #4454 | ↑18 |
| 2024 | #5300 | ↓846 |
| 2025 | #4352 | ↑948 |
Frequently asked questions about Auburn
Is Auburn a popular name?
Yes — Auburn currently ranks #4352 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Auburn more common for boys or girls?
Auburn is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Auburn most popular?
Auburn peaked in 2015 in United States, with 57 recorded births that year.
Is Auburn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Auburn’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4975 in 1920 to #4352 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Auburn?
At least 2,071 babies have been recorded with the name Auburn across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Auburn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Auburn appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Auburn?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Auburn include Arissa, Aryiah, Benny.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Auburn in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.