Austyn
Boy name · #2406 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Austyn? In official American birth records, Austyn has been tracked continuously since 1984, giving it 41 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 57 baby boys were named Austyn, placing it at #2406 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1555, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 31,579 boys born in 2025 was named Austyn.
Babies named Austyn per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 41-year story
Austyn first appears in the Social Security records in 1984, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1996, when 274 boys were named Austyn — good for #629 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 Austyn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Austyn in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Austyn is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Austyn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Austyn is most common
State-level data for Austyn 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 Austyn
Statistically, parents drawn to Austyn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Justyn, Devyn, Austen, Derian, and Triston.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Austyn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2390 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2261 |
| 2023 | 82 | #1909 |
| 2022 | 83 | #1892 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2277 |
| 2020 | 69 | #2046 |
| 2019 | 75 | #1954 |
| 2018 | 83 | #1823 |
| 2017 | 83 | #1809 |
| 2016 | 105 | #1563 |
| 2015 | 104 | #1555 |
| 2014 | 133 | #1318 |
| 2013 | 147 | #1216 |
| 2012 | 231 | #898 |
| 2011 | 159 | #1136 |
| 2010 | 158 | #1163 |
| 2009 | 145 | #1232 |
| 2008 | 158 | #1146 |
| 2007 | 183 | #1029 |
| 2006 | 187 | #993 |
| 2005 | 156 | #1062 |
| 2004 | 147 | #1080 |
| 2003 | 153 | #1029 |
| 2002 | 228 | #756 |
| 2001 | 185 | #867 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Austyn?
In official American birth records, the name Austyn first appeared in 1984 (over 41 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 41 years.
Is Austyn a popular boy name?
Austyn ranked #2406 among boys in 2025 with 57 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1555.
When was the name Austyn most popular?
Austyn peaked in 1996, when 274 American boys received the name (ranked #629 that year). Since 1996 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Austyn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 31,579 newborn American boys was named Austyn. 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.