Osten

♂ Boy

Pronounced AW-stin /ˈɔː.stɪn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Austin, itself a medieval contraction of Augustine, from the Latin augustus, 'majestic; venerable; great.' Crisp and modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Austin: Osten leans on 'majestic; venerable' (said 'AW-stin'). Crisp and modern.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin

MeaningA spelling of Austin, itself a medieval contraction of Augustine, from the Latin augustus, 'majestic; venerable; great.' Crisp and modern.

U.S. rank (2024)#10607 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 187

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Osten is a variant of Austin, from Augustine and the Latin augustus, 'majestic; venerable; great.' It reads crisp and modern in a fresh spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'AW-stin').

It appears only rarely, next to Austin. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Osten respells Austin — a medieval contraction of Augustine, from the Latin for 'majestic; venerable' — a crisp, modern take (said 'AW-stin').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Osten — spelling of Austin/Augustine; 'majestic'

Variations

AustinOstinAusten

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osten mean?

Osten is a spelling of Austin (from Augustine), 'majestic; venerable; great.'

How do you pronounce Osten?

It's said AW-stin /ˈɔː.stɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Osten a boy or girl name?

Osten is a boy's name.

How popular is Osten?

Osten is a rare name in the U.S.