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Auburn

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Pronounced AW-bərn /ˈɔ.bərn/High

Meaning: From the word auburn — from Latin alburnus, 'off-white', which shifted to mean 'a reddish-brown (hair) colour'Low

In 30 seconds: Reddish-brown warmth: Auburn is the colour word-name. Soft, warm, and modern. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowLatin, French
MeaningFrom the word auburn — from Latin alburnus, 'off-white', which shifted to mean 'a reddish-brown (hair) colour'
U.S. rank (2025)#4369 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,336

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519202025

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 comes from the word auburn — from Latin alburnus, 'off-white, whitish' (via Old French), which, through centuries of confusion with 'brown', shifted to mean 'a warm reddish-brown' (especially of hair). A soft, warm colour word-name (also a place-name; Auburn University), used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-reddish-brown-colour at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Auburn names a warm reddish-brown colour (especially of hair) — curiously, from Latin alburnus, 'off-white', which drifted in meaning over the centuries; a soft, warm colour word-name.
Overall data confidence 55%
Oxford English Dictionary — auburn — word origin

Variations

Aubern

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Auburn mean?

Auburn is the word for 'a reddish-brown colour' (from Latin alburnus, 'off-white', which shifted in meaning).

How do you pronounce Auburn?

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

Is Auburn a boy or girl name?

Auburn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Auburn?

Auburn is a rare name in the U.S.

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