Autis
A variant of the Greek name Autos, derived from the word autos meaning "self".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Autis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Autis today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Autis births was 1929 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Autis. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Autis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1929
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1929 SSA rank
#4,002
Tracked since 1929
Popularity
Autis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Autis 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 Autis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Autis
The name Autis is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "autos," meaning "self" or "same." It is thought to have emerged as a personal name during the Classical period, around the 5th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Autis can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned an individual bearing this name in his "Histories." However, details about this person's life and significance are scarce.
In the realm of Greek mythology, there is a figure named Autis mentioned in some obscure texts. He was said to be a minor deity associated with self-reflection and introspection, although his role and significance remain largely unexplored in the surviving sources.
Throughout the centuries, the name Autis has been borne by a handful of notable individuals, though their impact on history may have been limited. One such figure was Autis of Crete, a philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE and was known for his writings on ethics and virtue.
Another individual of note was Autis of Ephesus, a sculptor who lived during the 2nd century BCE and was renowned for his intricate works in marble and stone. Some of his sculptures are believed to have adorned temples and public buildings in the ancient city of Ephesus.
In the Middle Ages, there are records of an Autis of Constantinople, a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century CE. He is credited with several treatises on theology and philosophy, although much of his work has been lost to history.
Moving forward to the Renaissance period, there was an Italian artist and architect named Autis Alberti, born in 1412 in Florence. He is remembered for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Italy, including churches and palaces.
Finally, in the 19th century, there was an English poet named Autis Wordsworth, born in 1818. Although not as renowned as his famous relative, William Wordsworth, Autis Wordsworth published several volumes of poetry that explored themes of nature, introspection, and the human experience.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Autis, though its usage and popularity have been relatively limited compared to other names. Nevertheless, the name's roots in ancient Greek culture and its association with concepts of self and individuality have endured through the ages.
People
Autis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Autis 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
Autis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Autis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Autis 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 - US residents.
Is Autis a common name?
We classify Autis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Autis most popular?
The single biggest year for Autis was 1929, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Autis is about 0 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 Autis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Autis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Autis in the SSA data are male. 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 Autis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Autis 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 Autis 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 Autis?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.