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Austin
Pronounced AWS-tihn /ˈɔs.tɪn/Medium
Meaning: Medieval English contracted form of Augustine, ultimately from Latin Augustus meaning 'great', 'venerable', or 'majestic'. Common in the Middle Ages via St. Augustine of Canterbury.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Austin began as a clipped medieval form of Augustine, which descends from the Latin Augustus carrying senses of greatness, dignity, and majesty. It spread through the Middle Ages largely thanks to St. Augustine of Canterbury. The fuller form Augustine and spellings like Austen, Auston, and Austyn all sit beside it.
As a girl's name Austin keeps the same crisp two syllables it has as a boy's name, and the variant Austyn is often chosen to lean feminine. Bearers of the name include Austin Pendleton and Austin St. John.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Austin Pendleton (1940–present)Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
- ★Austin St. John (1974–present)Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Austin mean?
Austin means 'venerable, great'. It is a medieval contracted form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustus, in the English tradition.
How do you pronounce Austin?
It's commonly said AWS-tihn /ˈɔs.tɪn/.
Is Austin a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Austin is used as a girl name.
How popular is Austin?
In 2024, Austin ranked #1725 in the U.S. for girls, with 117 births recorded.