Declining since 2021, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Auryn since 2009
Babies named Auryn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Auryn's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 34 | 66 |
| 2020s | 13 | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Auryn is a rare and modern name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2009. Its popularity peaked in 2020 at rank 9714, with roughly 1 in 244,011 babies receiving the name. Since 2021, its usage has been falling, though it remains a distinctive choice for those familiar with its literary origins. The name is entirely fictional, derived from Michael Ende's 1979 novel The Neverending Story, where it is the name of a golden amulet that grants its wearer's wishes. Unlike many invented names, Auryn has a clear and celebrated cultural touchstone, which may appeal to parents who are fans of the book or its film adaptations. Because of its recent coinage and limited history, the name lacks traditional etymology or religious significance, making it a blank slate for a child's own story. Its unisex quality and melodic sound have allowed it to be used for both boys and girls, though it has trended more feminine in recent years.
Auryn is a name that first appeared in Michael Ende's 1979 German novel 'Die unendliche Geschichte' (The Neverending Story), where it is the name of a powerful amulet. The name does not have a clear etymology outside this fictional context, though its sound resembles Latin 'aurum' (gold), fitting the amulet's golden appearance. The novel's international success introduced the name to a wider audience.
Sibling names for Auryn
Names that share Auryn's style, for a brother or sister.
