Declining since 2016, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Auset since 1999
Babies named Auset per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 129 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Auset, the Egyptian name for the goddess Isis, first appeared in U.S. records in 1999. It peaked in popularity in 2016, but has since fallen in usage. In 2025, it ranked 14,942 with a frequency of 1 in 321,453 girls. The name carries deep mythological roots, and its modern use reflects a broader interest in Egyptian heritage within African American naming traditions.
Auset is the Egyptian name of the goddess more widely known as Isis. In Egyptian mythology, she was a powerful goddess of magic, motherhood, and healing. The name has been adopted in modern times, particularly in African American naming traditions, as a way to honor Egyptian heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aus
Variants: Aset, Iset
Sibling names for Auset
Names that share Auset's style, for a brother or sister.
