Austin
Austin is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Great, magnificent, or venerable.
Origin and history
Austin is a medieval English contraction of the name Augustine, which derives from the Latin name Augustus, meaning 'great' or 'venerable'. Historically used primarily as a masculine name or surname, it has also seen consistent, albeit less frequent, use for females in the United States. Its association with the capital city of Texas gives it a modern, place-name appeal for girls.
Popularity in the United States
5,681 babies in the United States have been named Austin since 1880. It ranks #2267 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1306.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.6 %)
- TX (17.6 %)
- FL (8 %)
- NC (7.2 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 26 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 80 |
| 1980-1990 | 849 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,534 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,155 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,186 |
| 2020-2029 | 840 |
Famous people named Austin
- Austin Highsmith: Actress, Writer
Fun facts
- Austin, Texas, was named after Stephen F. Austin, known as the 'Father of Texas', which helped popularize the name in American culture.
- The name developed in medieval England as a vernacular short form of Augustine.