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Austyn

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Pronounced AW-stun /ˈɔː.stən/High

Meaning: Majestic dignity; venerable; Y-spelling variant of Austin, from Latin Augustinus (diminutive of Augustus: magnificent, venerable)High

In 30 seconds: A Y-spelling variant of Austin, from the Latin Augustinus meaning 'majestic dignity.' The -yn ending makes it feel more distinctly feminine, part of the trend for place-name surnames used for girls.
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Origin HighLatin, English
MeaningMajestic dignity; venerable; Y-spelling variant of Austin, from Latin Augustinus (diminutive of Augustus: magnificent, venerable)
U.S. rank (2025)#1389 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births157 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,926

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119822025

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

Austyn is a Y-spelling variant of Austin, from the medieval English form of Augustine (Latin Augustinus: venerable, majestic, from Augustus). Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430 CE) made the Augustine form famous in Christian history.

Austyn ranked #1259 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Austin, Texas was named for Stephen F. Austin (1793–1836), 'the Father of Texas,' who led the first Anglo-American settlement in Mexican Texas. His own name Augustine → Austin → Austyn carries the full weight of Roman imperial majesty to a Texas city.
Overall data confidence 89%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AustinAugustine

Nicknames

Austi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Austyn mean?

Austyn means 'majestic dignity,' a Y-spelling of Austin, from Latin Augustinus (venerable, from Augustus: magnificent).

How do you pronounce Austyn?

It's said AW-stun — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Austyn a boy or girl name?

Austyn appears primarily in girls' data as a Y-spelling variant.

How popular is Austyn?

Austyn ranked #1259 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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