Auston
Auston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Venerable, exalted, or majestic.
Origin and history
Auston is a variant spelling of Austin, which ultimately derives from the Latin name Augustinus meaning venerable or majestic. It has been continuously used as a masculine given name in the United States, though it remains much less common than the traditional Austin spelling. The name gained additional visibility through professional athletes bearing the spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,588 babies in the United States have been named Auston since 1880. It ranks #2141 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1777.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.7 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- IN (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 72 |
| 1920-1930 | 137 |
| 1930-1940 | 104 |
| 1940-1950 | 60 |
| 1950-1960 | 26 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 299 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,285 |
| 2000-2010 | 981 |
| 2010-2019 | 433 |
| 2020-2029 | 150 |
Famous people named Auston
- Auston Matthews: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
Nicknames
Ozzy
Fun facts
- Auston is an alternative spelling of Austin, which evolved from the medieval name Augustine.
- The spelling gained notable public recognition through star ice hockey player Auston Matthews.