Austin
5 countries#113 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Austin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
443,723 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #113 · peaked in 1995 with 26,080 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
11,415 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #88 · peaked in 2016 with 901 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10,011 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #119 · peaked in 2016 with 812 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,089 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #92 · peaked in 2016 with 63 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
324 births recorded 1997–2022 · currently #902 · peaked in 2022 with 46 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Ille-et-Vilaine, Nord, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
315 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #112 · peaked in 2016 with 26 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Austin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #41 | — |
| 2007 | #48 | ↓7 |
| 2008 | #55 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #63 | ↓8 |
| 2010 | #64 | ↓1 |
| 2011 | #60 | ↑4 |
| 2012 | #58 | ↑2 |
| 2013 | #64 | ↓6 |
| 2014 | #66 | ↓2 |
| 2015 | #69 | ↓3 |
| 2016 | #73 | ↓4 |
| 2017 | #75 | ↓2 |
| 2018 | #81 | ↓6 |
| 2019 | #88 | ↓7 |
| 2020 | #88 | — |
| 2021 | #96 | ↓8 |
| 2022 | #111 | ↓15 |
| 2023 | #101 | ↑10 |
| 2024 | #108 | ↓7 |
| 2025 | #113 | ↓5 |
Frequently asked questions about Austin
Is Austin a popular name?
Yes — Austin currently ranks #113 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Austin more common for boys or girls?
Austin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Austin most popular?
Austin peaked in 1995 in United States, with 26,080 recorded births that year.
Is Austin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Austin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #220 in 1880 to #113 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Austin?
At least 455,462 babies have been recorded with the name Austin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Austin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Austin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Austin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Austin include River, Nicholas, Jace, Jaxon.
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