Austin
Austin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːstɪn/ · /ˈɒstɪn/
Meaning and origin of Austin
- A male given name from Old French, of Anglo-Norman origin.
- An English surname originating as a patronymic from the given name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Middle English Austin, from Anglo-Norman Aostin, Austin, similar to Old French Aostin, Austin, a popular variant of Old French Agustin, from Latin Augustīnus, from Augustus (literally “majestic”). Doublet of Augustine.
How popular is Austin?
Since 1880, 5,681 girls and 438,042 boys in the U.S. have been named Austin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #861 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #9 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #113 for boys, with 3,214 babies given the name.
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Austin FAQ
What does the name Austin mean?
A male given name from Old French, of Anglo-Norman origin. An English surname originating as a patronymic from the given name. A male given name transferred from the surname. From Middle English Austin, from Anglo-Norman Aostin, Austin, similar to Old French Aostin, Austin, a popular variant of Old French Agustin, from Latin Augustīnus, from Augustus (literally “majestic”). Doublet of Augustine.
What is the origin of the name Austin?
Austin is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Austin?
Since 1880, 5,681 girls and 438,042 boys in the U.S. have been named Austin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #861 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #9 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #113 for boys, with 3,214 babies given the name.
Is Austin a boy or girl name?
Austin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5,681 girls and 438,042 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.