Declining since 2020, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Aunesty since 1997
Babies named Aunesty per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aunesty's real moment was 2019.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 148 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Aunesty is a modern coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1997. Its formation is typical of late-20th and early-21st century invented names, combining the trendy prefix Aun- with the suffix -esty, reminiscent of virtue names like Honesty. The name saw its peak in 2019 but has been on a downward trajectory since 2020. By 2025, it ranked 9,457th, a steep drop from its earlier relative popularity. Uncommonly, Aunesty did not appear in any state's top 1000 or show a regional concentration in its top states. Its rarity means it has a distinctive quality, appealing to parents seeking an original sound. The name's trajectory mirrors that of many similarly styled invented names, which often enjoy a brief spike and then fade. With a 1-in-160,727 birth rate in 2025, Aunesty remains a deeply uncommon choice, unlikely to enter the mainstream.
Aunesty is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1997. It may be formed by combining the popular prefix 'Aun-' (as in Aundrea or Aunika) with the suffix '-esty' found in virtue names like Honesty. Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling of Honesty, with 'Aun-' replacing 'Hon-'. The name remains rare, ranking 9,457th in 2025 with fewer than 1 in 160,000 births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aunnie, Esty, Nesty
Sibling names for Aunesty
Names that share Aunesty's style, for a brother or sister.
