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Austin
BoyEnglish, Latin· “great, venerable”
- Meaning
- great, venerable
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- AWS-tuhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #113
- US babies 2025
- 3,103
- Best rank
- #9 (1996)
- Peak year
- 1995
Meaning and origin of Austin
Austin is an English and Latin name that means “great, venerable”.
Austin is a medieval English contraction of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, which comes from augustus, "great" or "venerable". Saint Augustine of Canterbury, who led the mission to convert the English in the late sixth century, was often called Austin in England, and the surname grew from that usage; Jane Austen's surname shares this origin. The capital of Texas is named after Stephen F. Austin, known as the father of Texas. As a first name, Austin became popular in the United States in the late twentieth century. It feels friendly, easygoing and a little bit Western.
Other spellings with the same sound: Auston.
Popularity over time
Austin has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #9 in 1996, and the most babies received it in 1995, when 25,908 were named Austin. In 2025, 3,103 babies were named Austin, and it ranked #113 nationally. That is 47% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #253 in 1920, #429 in 1950, #211 in 1980, #23 in 2000, #64 in 2010, and #113 in 2025. Of the 438,042 US boys named Austin since records began, 43% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 112,776 babies. Since 2010, 80,201 more have been named Austin.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Nicholas and Tyler.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Austin ranked highest in Delaware, Vermont, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | #42 | 18 |
| Vermont | #50 | 9 |
| New Jersey | #61 | 151 |
| New York | #74 | 234 |
| Maryland | #76 | 71 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Austin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Austin is usually pronounced AWS-tuhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-in”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Auston.
Middle names for Austin
A few middle names that flow with Austin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Austin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Austin mean?
Austin is an English and Latin name that means “great, venerable”.
What is the origin of the name Austin?
Austin has English and Latin roots. Austin is a medieval English contraction of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, which comes from augustus, "great" or "venerable".
Is Austin a popular name?
Yes. Austin ranked #113 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Austin a boy or girl name?
Austin is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Austin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Austin?
Austin is usually pronounced AWS-tuhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings