Auburn
Auburn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːbə(ɹ)n/
Meaning and origin of Auburn
- A female given name.
How popular is Auburn?
Since 1880, 1,337 girls and 728 boys in the U.S. have been named Auburn (65% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2851 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #1014 in 1890. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Auburn FAQ
What does the name Auburn mean?
A female given name.
How popular is the name Auburn?
Since 1880, 1,337 girls and 728 boys in the U.S. have been named Auburn (65% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2851 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #1014 in 1890. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Auburn a boy or girl name?
Auburn is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,337 girls and 728 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.