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Auburn

♂ Boy

Pronounced AW-burn /ˈɔ.bərn/High

Meaning: Auburn is an English color word for a reddish-brown shade (ultimately from Latin 'alburnus,' 'whitish,' shifted in meaning over time). As a given name it reads as a warm nature/color word-name; it is unisex-leaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Auburn is a color word-name, 'reddish-brown' (said 'AW-burn'). A warm, modern nature-toned pick.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAuburn is an English color word for a reddish-brown shade (ultimately from Latin 'alburnus,' 'whitish,' shifted in meaning over time). As a given name it reads as a warm nature/color word-name; it is unisex-leaning.
U.S. rank (2025)#12215 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 728

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192518902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Auburn is an English color word for reddish-brown, from Latin 'alburnus' by way of an old shift in meaning. As a modern given name it reads as a warm, unisex-leaning nature-color pick (said 'AW-burn').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as a modern word-name. Rare, warm, and modern.

Did you know? Auburn names a reddish-brown shade — a color word that traces, oddly, to Latin 'alburnus' ('whitish') before its meaning shifted (said 'AW-burn').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Auburn — English color word 'reddish-brown'

Variations

Aubern

Nicknames

AubBurn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Auburn mean?

Auburn is an English color word for a reddish-brown shade, used as a warm nature-toned name.

How do you pronounce Auburn?

It's said AW-burn /ˈɔ.bərn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Auburn a boy or girl name?

Auburn is used here as a boy's name, though it is used for both.

How popular is Auburn?

Auburn is an uncommon word-name in the U.S.

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