Declining since 2012, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Astin since 1981
Babies named Astin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 97 | 71 |
| 1990s | 47 | 82 |
| 2000s | 0 | 111 |
| 2010s | 13 | 145 |
| 2020s | 0 | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Astin is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1983. It reached its peak popularity in 2013, but has since been on a declining trajectory, falling in rank since 2012. As of 2025, the name is quite rare, given to roughly 1 in every 155,280 newborns. Its exact origins are unclear; it may be a variant of Aston or Ashton, or simply a fashionable-sounding coinage. Astin has not been associated with any top states or notable bearers, reflecting its status as an uncommon, contemporary choice.
Astin is likely a modern American coinage, possibly influenced by the surname Aston (from Old English east tun, meaning 'east town') or as a respelling of Ashton. It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1983, and saw modest use in the 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Asty
Sibling names for Astin
Names that share Astin's style, for a brother or sister.
