Austen
Austen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛΙstΙͺn/ Β· /ΛΙstΙͺn/
Meaning and origin of Austen
- An English surname transferred from the given name; a variant of Austin.
- A male given name.
How popular is Austen?
Since 1880, 1,291 girls and 8,125 boys in the U.S. have been named Austen (14% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2118 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #420 in 1995. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Austen
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Austen FAQ
What does the name Austen mean?
An English surname transferred from the given name; a variant of Austin. A male given name.
What is the origin of the name Austen?
Austen is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Austen?
Since 1880, 1,291 girls and 8,125 boys in the U.S. have been named Austen (14% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2118 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #420 in 1995. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Austen a boy or girl name?
Austen is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,291 girls and 8,125 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.