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Auston

♂ Boy

Pronounced AW-stən /ˈɔ.stən/High

Meaning: Au- spelling of Austin — a medieval contraction of Augustine, from Latin augustus, 'great, venerable'Medium

In 30 seconds: Great and venerable: Auston spells Austin — a medieval form of Augustine, 'magnificent'. Sturdy, classic, and a touch modern (think Auston Matthews).
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningAu- spelling of Austin — a medieval contraction of Augustine, from Latin augustus, 'great, venerable'
U.S. rank (2025)#5055 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,587

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719082025

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

Auston is an Au- spelling of Austin — a medieval contraction of Augustine, from Latin augustus, 'great, magnificent, venerable'. The styling personalizes the sturdy classic.

It registers thinly beside Austin. Rare, great-venerable at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Austin began as a medieval shortening of Augustine, from Latin augustus, 'great, venerable' — and hockey star Auston Matthews made this Au- spelling famous.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Austin — root etymology

Variations

AustinAustenAustyn

Nicknames

Aus

Famous Bearers

  • ★Auston Matthews (1997-)
    American-born NHL ice hockey player and center for the Toronto Maple Leafs, first overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft

If you like Auston…

Austin— the standard spelling
Austen— a fellow variant
Austyn— a companion -yn spelling
Weston— another -ton classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Auston mean?

Auston spells Austin, a form of Augustine — Latin 'great, venerable'.

How do you pronounce Auston?

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

Is Auston a boy or girl name?

Auston is a boy's name.

How popular is Auston?

Auston is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Austin is far more common.

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