Austin
English boy's name meaning “great; venerable”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- great; venerable
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #101
- Born in 2023
- 3,486
- Peak year
- 1998 (#10)
Meaning & origin
Austin is a medieval contracted form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, 'great' or 'venerable'. The Texas capital adds an American note.
Is Austin an English name?
Yes — Austin is an English name meaning "great; venerable". Austin is a medieval contracted form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, 'great' or 'venerable'. The Texas capital adds an American note.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Austin ranked #101 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,486 US boys were given the name Austin.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #10 in 1998
“Unranked” means Austin was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Austin
Austin is spelled A-U-S-T-I-N — 6 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Augustine.
Variants
Augustine
Austin: frequently asked questions
What does the name Austin mean?
Austin is a English name meaning "great; venerable". Austin is a medieval contracted form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, 'great' or 'venerable'. The Texas capital adds an American note.
Where does the name Austin come from?
Austin is of English origin. Austin is a medieval contracted form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, 'great' or 'venerable'. The Texas capital adds an American note.
Is Austin a boy or a girl name?
Austin is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Austin?
In 2023, 3,486 US boys were given the name Austin.
Is Austin a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Austin ranked #101 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Austin?
Austin is spelled A-U-S-T-I-N. Related spellings include Augustine.
How common is the name Austin?
In 2023, 3,486 US boys were given the name Austin. In the latest US data, Austin ranked #101 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Austin an English name?
Yes — Austin is an English name meaning "great; venerable". Austin is a medieval contracted form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, 'great' or 'venerable'. The Texas capital adds an American note.
What does Austin mean in English?
In English, Austin means "great; venerable". Austin is a medieval contracted form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, 'great' or 'venerable'. The Texas capital adds an American note.