Autie
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin or Greek roots.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Autie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.9% of registrations being female. The average person named Autie today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Autie births was 1920 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Autie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Autie is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Auties were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Autie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1920
10 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1940 SSA rank
#3,482
Tracked since 1905
Gender
Gender distribution for Autie
Autie leans heavily female at 84.9% of total registrations, but 11 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Autie as a male name
- Ranked #3,482 in 1940
- 5 male births in 1940
- Peak: 1926 (6 births)
Autie as a female name
- Ranked #5,036 in 1923
- 5 female births in 1923
- Peak: 1920 (10 births)
Popularity
Autie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Autie from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 33 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Autie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Autie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Auties live
Origin
Meaning and history of Autie
The given name Autie is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples who inhabited Scandinavia during the Viking Age (approximately 800-1100 AD). The name is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "auðr," which means "wealth" or "prosperity."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Autie can be found in the Icelandic sagas, which were written in the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas contain stories and legends of the Norse people, and Autie was mentioned as the name of a prominent figure in one of these tales.
During the Middle Ages, the name Autie was relatively uncommon but could be found in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Norse influences, such as Iceland, Scandinavia, and parts of the British Isles. It is believed that the name was brought to these areas by Norse settlers and traders.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Autie was Autie the Younger, who lived in Iceland during the 10th century. He was a renowned skald (poet) and is mentioned in several Icelandic sagas for his poetic contributions.
Another notable figure with the name Autie was Autie Thorvaldsson, a Norwegian explorer who is said to have accompanied Leif Erikson on his voyage to North America in the early 11th century. According to some accounts, Autie was among the first Europeans to set foot on the continent.
In the 12th century, there was a Norwegian chieftain named Autie Svensson who played a significant role in the civil wars that took place in Norway during that period. He is mentioned in several historical records and is said to have been a skilled warrior and leader.
During the 13th century, Autie Sigurdsson was a prominent Icelandic lawspeaker, a position of great importance in the island's legal and political system at the time. He is credited with helping to preserve and maintain the Icelandic legal tradition during a turbulent period in the country's history.
In the 14th century, there was a Danish nobleman named Autie Eriksen who served as a trusted advisor to King Valdemar IV of Denmark. He is mentioned in various historical documents from that era and is said to have played a crucial role in diplomatic negotiations between Denmark and neighboring kingdoms.
While the name Autie has its roots in the Old Norse language and Viking culture, it has since become less common in modern times. However, its historical significance and connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Norse people remain an important part of its legacy.
People
Autie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Autie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Autie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Autie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Autie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Autie a common name?
We classify Autie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 73 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Autie most popular?
The single biggest year for Autie was 1920, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Autie is about 85 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Autie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Autie a female name?
Yes, 84.9% of people registered as Autie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Autie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Autie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Autie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Autie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.