Austen
Boy name · #2521 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Austen? In official American birth records, Austen has been tracked continuously since 1917, giving it 108 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 53 baby boys were named Austen, placing it at #2521 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1427, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 33,962 boys born in 2025 was named Austen.
Babies named Austen per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 108-year story
Austen first appears in the Social Security records in 1917, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1995, when 540 boys were named Austen — good for #420 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Austen against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Austen in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Austen is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Austen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Austen is most common
State-level data for Austen is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Austen
Statistically, parents drawn to Austen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Quinten, Austyn, Darien, Jansen, and Tristen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Austen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #2516 |
| 2024 | 80 | #1957 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2315 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2117 |
| 2021 | 77 | #1943 |
| 2020 | 72 | #1977 |
| 2019 | 108 | #1548 |
| 2018 | 80 | #1872 |
| 2017 | 88 | #1746 |
| 2016 | 95 | #1663 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1427 |
| 2014 | 127 | #1348 |
| 2013 | 125 | #1352 |
| 2012 | 139 | #1266 |
| 2011 | 150 | #1178 |
| 2010 | 150 | #1195 |
| 2009 | 147 | #1218 |
| 2008 | 170 | #1090 |
| 2007 | 166 | #1098 |
| 2006 | 202 | #932 |
| 2005 | 184 | #950 |
| 2004 | 157 | #1039 |
| 2003 | 174 | #942 |
| 2002 | 205 | #819 |
| 2001 | 214 | #788 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Austen?
In official American birth records, the name Austen first appeared in 1917 (over 108 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 108 years.
Is Austen a popular boy name?
Austen ranked #2521 among boys in 2025 with 53 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1427.
When was the name Austen most popular?
Austen peaked in 1995, when 540 American boys received the name (ranked #420 that year). Since 1995 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Austen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 33,962 newborn American boys was named Austen. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.