Austin
Austin is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Majestic, venerable, or worthy of respect.
Origin and history
Austin is a medieval English contraction of the Latin name Augustinus, meaning majestic or venerable. It transitioned from a popular surname to a widespread given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar classic name with strong geographic and historical ties.
Popularity in the United States
438,042 babies in the United States have been named Austin since 1880. It ranks #75 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #102.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.6 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- MI (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 609 |
| 1890-1900 | 586 |
| 1900-1910 | 715 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,190 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,259 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,688 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,491 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,208 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,031 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,841 |
| 1980-1990 | 31,307 |
| 1990-2000 | 190,140 |
| 2000-2010 | 112,776 |
| 2010-2019 | 59,130 |
| 2020-2029 | 21,071 |
Famous people named Austin
- Austin Butler: Actor
- Austin Matthews: Athlete
Nicknames
Aussie, Auggie
Fun facts
- The name is strongly associated with Austin, Texas, named after Stephen F. Austin, known as the Father of Texas.
- Austin originally developed in medieval England as a vernacular short form of Augustine.