Austin: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AWS-tin · 2 syllables
Austin means “great, venerable (from Augustine)”, from English and Latin.
From Middle English Austin, from Anglo-Norman Aostin, Austin, similar to Old French Aostin, Austin, a popular variant of Old French Agustin, from Latin Augustinus, from Augustus (literally “majestic”). Doublet of Augustine.
- Meaning
- great, venerable (from Augustine)
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- AWS-tin
- US rank (2025)
- #113
- US babies a year
- about 3,986 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Austin?
Austin was the #113 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,214 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #113 |
| England & Wales | #105 |
| Scotland | #113 |
| Northern Ireland | #106 |
| Ireland | #175 |
| France | #828 |
| Canada | #51 |
| Australia | #37 |
How old are people named Austin?
Half of US adults named Austin are older than 29; most are between 19 and 42. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Austin
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Austin have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Austin
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Austin
What does the name Austin mean?
Austin means “great, venerable (from Augustine)”. It comes from English and Latin.
How do you pronounce Austin?
Austin is pronounced AWS-tin.
How popular is the name Austin?
Austin was the #113 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,214 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Austin?
Half of US adults named Austin are older than 29. Most are between 19 and 42.