Boy · #4,199 in 2026

Astor

Name: Popularity of the name Astor in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Astor, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,199

Peak Rank

#1,174 (2024)

Total Babies

463

5-Yr Trend

+68%

2017

First Year

2018

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#15899

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Astor

Astor first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1911, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 26 Astors were born — ranking #4,055 that year. As of 2026, Astor ranks #4,199 for baby boys with 25 births, rising sharply (+68% over the past five years). In total, more than 463 Astors have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Astor

Phonetically similar names — useful when Astor is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Aster
Astur
Easter
Oyster
Esther
Ester
Ister
Oster
Ouster
Auster
Istre
Astr

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Astor

What does the name Astor mean?

Astor is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Astor in 2026?

In 2026, Astor ranks #4,199 among boys' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.

When was Astor most popular?

Astor reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #1,174 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Astor most popular?

Astor has historically been most popular in Kentucky, North Carolina, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Astor.

Is Astor a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Astor is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Astor?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Astor include Girard, Muriel, Karon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Astor

Astor is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 463 births in the dataset. Astor's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #1,174. Use the chart and map above to compare Astor's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.