Austyn
Austyn is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Great, magnificent, or venerable.
Origin and history
Austyn is a modern spelling variant of Austin, which ultimately derives from the Latin name Augustus. It has been used for both boys and girls in the United States, though it remains a moderately uncommon choice. The alternate spelling with a 'y' gives it a contemporary stylistic feel.
Popularity in the United States
5,173 babies in the United States have been named Austyn since 1880. It ranks #1699 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1514.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- TX (11 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
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 | 43 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,689 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,748 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,278 |
| 2020-2029 | 415 |
Nicknames
Aussie
Fun facts
- Austyn replaces the traditional 'i' in Austin with a 'y', reflecting a popular American naming trend from the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
- The name traces back through medieval French and English contracted forms of Augustinus, derived from the Latin title Augustus.