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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Great, venerable
- Origin
- Latin (via Augustine/Augustus)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- AW-stin
Austen (AW-stin) is a name with Latin roots, coming via Augustine and Augustus, and it means "great, venerable." It's a name that sounds familiar and easy to say, and it's one that's simple to spell once you've seen it.
Meaning & Origin of Austen
Meaning: Great, venerable.
Origin: Latin (via Augustine/Augustus).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Austen
AW-stinIPA /ˈɔːstɪn/
Popularity of Austen
Austen peaked at #420 in 1995, when 540 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1982, with 78 babies, so today's Austens are far less likely to share a name with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Austen mean?
Great, venerable. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Austen?
Austen is pronounced AW-stin (IPA: /ˈɔːstɪn/).
Is Austen a popular name right now?
Austen peaked at #420 in 1995 and is ranked #1982 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)
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