Austyn
Austyn is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Great, magnificent, or venerable.
Origin and history
Austyn is a modern feminine spelling variant of Austin, derived from the classical Latin name Augustus. While historically more common as a surname or masculine given name, this spelling has gained popularity for girls in the United States in recent years. It offers a contemporary, gender-neutral aesthetic with classical roots.
Popularity in the United States
4,928 babies in the United States have been named Austyn since 1880. It ranks #2491 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1019.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.7 %)
- CA (11.2 %)
- MO (4.9 %)
- OK (4.5 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 91 |
| 1990-2000 | 450 |
| 2000-2010 | 917 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,116 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,354 |
Fun facts
- Austyn ultimately derives from Augustus, an ancient Roman title meaning exalted or venerable.
- Replacing the letter 'i' with 'y' is a common contemporary U.S. trend for creating feminine variants of unisex names.