Auburn
Auburn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Reddish-brown, off-white, or white.
Origin and history
Auburn is a unisex name of Old French and Latin origin derived from 'alburnus', meaning reddish-brown or off-white. Historically used as a surname and place name, it became adopted as a given name in the United States. It remains a rare choice for boys, often associated with nature and the famous university city in Alabama.
Popularity in the United States
728 babies in the United States have been named Auburn since 1880. It ranks #3948 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- AL (78.3 %)
- TN (10.9 %)
- VA (10.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 104 |
| 1920-1930 | 170 |
| 1930-1940 | 117 |
| 1940-1950 | 82 |
| 1950-1960 | 44 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 31 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 35 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Fun facts
- The word originally meant off-white or yellowish in Middle English before shifting in the 16th century to mean reddish-brown.
- Auburn is widely recognized as a place name, notably associated with Auburn University in Alabama.