Austin: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: a-hu-hste-e-n
Origin: Italy
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Great

The name Austin is a masculine name of Latin origin, meaning "great," "magnificent," or "majestic". It is derived from the Latin name Augustine, which means "great" or "to increase". The name has its roots in English, French, and German, and it is a medieval contracted form of Augustine. Austin has a rich history and meaning in several languages. In French, it is a contracted form of Augustine, which means "great" or "venerable" and is derived from the Latin name Augustus, which means "majestic" or "venerable". In German, the name Austin is believed to have originated from the Old High German name "Austan," which means "omm". The name has been popular for several decades and has been used for both real and fictional characters, such as Austin Abrams, Austin Butler, and Austin Powers.

Austin Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Austin is currently #130 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Austin is currently #130 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Austin is currently #127 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Austin is currently #127 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Famous People Named Austin

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Austin, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Austin Butler: Austin Butler is an American actor known for his roles in "The Carrie Diaries," "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," and playing Elvis Presley in "Elvis."
  • Austin Abrams: Austin Abrams is an American actor known for his roles in "Paper Towns," "Euphoria," and "Chemical Hearts."

 

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