Astro
Every Astro since 2016 — 354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Astro
Astro is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,453 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2016, 354 American babies have been named Astro. Its peak came in 2023, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Astro stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Astro year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2,453 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,239 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,049 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2,794 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,247 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,737 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,576 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,797 |
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| 2016 | 6 | #10,876 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Astro in 2025?
Astro ranked #2,453 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Astro?
354 babies have been named Astro in the United States since 2016, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Astro most popular?
Astro peaked in 2023, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Astro a boy or girl name?
Astro is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Astro rising or falling?
Astro is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.