Austin

Rank 111th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Austin was 111th most popular baby name for boys and 174th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 3,527 babies were named Austin in the United States. The gender distribution for "Austin" is 95% male and 5% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 953 babies in the United States were named Austin. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 3.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Austin is around 24 to 27 years old.

The name "Austin" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Austin include Aus and Aust.

Austin Meaning & Origin

Austin is an English name meaning "majestic dignity", often associated with nobility, wisdom and strength.

The name Austin is described as charming, adventurous and confident.

Pronunciation

Austin is pronounced aus-tin in English. The name Austin has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Austin

  • One of the most famous people in the professional wrestling industry is Steve Austin, also known as "Stone Cold Steve Austin." His popularity and impact have led to a fair number of boys being named Austin in his honor.

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Geography

Where is the name Austin most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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