Austin

At a Glance: Name: Austin – Meaning: a worn-down form of Augustine, ultimately tracing to Augustus ('majestic, venerable') – Origin: Old French (Anglo-Norman, from Latin Augustinus) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AW-stin

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Austin (pronounced AW-stin) is a worn-down form of Augustine, tracing back to Augustus, meaning 'majestic, venerable.' It came into English by way of Old French, from the Anglo-Norman rendering of the Latin Augustinus. It's cataloged as a vintage-soul name from the vintage era — a name with real history behind its everyday sound.

Meaning & Origin of Austin

Meaning: A worn-down form of augustine, ultimately tracing to augustus ('majestic, venerable').

Origin: Old French (Anglo-Norman, from Latin Augustinus).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Austin

Phonetic: AW-stin   IPA: /ˈɔːstɪn/

Popularity of Austin

Austin hit its peak at #9 in 1996, when 25,663 boys were given the name, and has since eased down to #107 in 2024 with 3,290 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Austin mean?

A worn-down form of augustine, ultimately tracing to augustus (‘majestic, venerable’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Austin)

How do you pronounce Austin?

Austin is pronounced AW-stin (IPA: /ˈɔːstɪn/).

Is Austin a popular name right now?

Austin peaked at #9 in 1996 and is ranked #107 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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