Austin
a(u)-stin,
aus-tin
US Popularity:174
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Great; magnificent; majestic
Austin is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning “great,” “magnificent,” or “majestic.” It is related to the Latin name Augustine which means “great.” The name Austin is adored by many, which has helped popularize its marvelous variations, including Augustus, August, and Osten. Whether you prefer the classic name or its unique iterations, baby Austin will undoubtedly be a wonderful addition to the family.
Famous People Named Austin
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Austin DavisFootball Player
- Austin MahoneSinger
- Austin RiversBasketball player
Austin Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Austin is currently #240 on The Bump
Boy:Austin is currently #60 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Austin is currently #174 in U.S. births
Boy:Austin is currently #70 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#174
in 2022
- 20
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 345
House of Names, Austin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Online Etymology Dictionary, Austin, August 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Augustine (adj.), August 2023
WordSense, Austin
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