Austin
Austin is of English origin, derived from the medieval form of Augustine, meaning 'great' or 'magnificent.' It originated as a surname before becoming popular as a given name, and also evokes the vibrant Texas capital city.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,035. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 7,034
- 2012: 7,014
- 2013: 6,500
- 2014: 6,317
- 2015: 5,827
- 2016: 5,374
- 2017: 5,060
- 2018: 4,693
- 2019: 4,402
- 2020: 4,020
- 2021: 3,780
- 2022: 3,376
- 2023: 3,490
- 2024: 3,302
- 2025: 3,103
- 2026 (projected): 3,035
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Strong geographic association with Austin, Texas
- •Works well in professional settings while remaining approachable
- •Rarely requires spelling clarification
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Statistics
438,042
Total births since 1880
1995
Peak year
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