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The baby name Austin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɔːstən/ or /ˈɑːstɪn/ (AW-stən or AW-stin).

Austin is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːstən/ or /ˈɑːstɪn/ (AW-stən or AW-stin)

What is the meaning of the name Austin ?

The baby name Austin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɔːstən/ or /ˈɑːstɪn/ (AW-stən or AW-stin).

Austin is English in Origin.

Austin is the English vernacular form of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus, a derivative of Augustus meaning venerable, exalted, or majestic, ultimately linked to the verb augere, to increase. Brought to England by the Normans, it flourished as a medieval given name and later as a surname. Veneration of Saint Augustine of Hippo and Saint Augustine of Canterbury helped sustain its use through the Middle Ages.

Variants and cognates include Augustine, Augustin, Agustín, Augusten, and the English spelling Austen; related forms abroad include Agostino (Italian), Auguste (French/German), August (German/Scandinavian), and Augustyn (Polish). Austin is often used in full, with occasional short forms like Aust or Gus. In the English-speaking world, it experienced a strong late-20th-century rise - especially in the United States - helped by surname and place-name trends. Throughout its history, the name has carried the classical sense of venerable dignity and honored stature.

Austin has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Austin

Austin Butler Actor · Born 1991 · United States Austin Butler is an American actor best known for his role as Elvis Presley in the 2022 film 'Elvis'. He gained attention for his performances in TV series like 'The Carrie Diaries' and 'Switched at Birth'. Born in 1991, Butler has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Austin Nichols Actor · Born 1980 · United States Austin Nichols is an American actor best known for his role as Julian Baker on the popular TV series One Tree Hill. He also appeared in the films The Day After Tomorrow and Wimbledon. Born in 1980, Nichols has built a successful career in both television and film. Austin Abrams Actor · Born 1996 · United States Austin Abrams is an American actor best known for his roles in the TV series 'Euphoria' and the film 'Paper Towns'. Born in 1996, he has also appeared in 'The Walking Dead' and 'Chemical Hearts'.
Austin Stowell Actor · Born 1984 · United States Austin Stowell is an American actor best known for his role as Dalton Joiner in the film 'Love and Honor'. He also appeared in 'Whiplash' and 'Bridge of Spies', showcasing his versatility across different genres. Austin St. John Actor · Born 1974 · United States Austin St. John is best known for his role as Jason Lee Scott, the original Red Ranger in the popular television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Born in 1974 in the United States, he became a childhood hero for many during the 1990s. Austin Amelio Actor · Born 1988 · United States Austin Amelio is an American actor best known for his role as Dwight on the television series The Walking Dead. He also appeared in the film Everybody Wants Some!! and the series Fear the Walking Dead.

Celebrity babies named Austin

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Austin Jack Lynch David Lynch film director ★★★★★
Austin Leonard Jones Tommy Lee Jones film producer ★★★★★
Austin Brown Rebbie Jackson singer ★★★★★

Austin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
BW 0 #17 3 960
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
MD 0 #34 1 434
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
Canada Boys 2024 #49 483 2,588
MO 0 #49 4 2,706
HN Boys 0 #51 2 749
New Zealand Boys 2009 #68 55 100
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #78 9 3,857
MV Boys 0 #78 2 3,375
JM 0 #87 7 3,714
TW 0 #98 6 4,523
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
PH 0 #104 7 5,607
United States Boys 2024 #106 3,290 7,044
BW Boys 0 #108 42 4,685
NG 0 #111 165 5,926
NG Boys 0 #114 4,881 16,906
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
TW Boys 0 #126 135 7,111
CR 0 #131 28 5,526
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Boys 0 #164 13 4,064
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #175 4 2,508
Sweden Boys 2022 #178 5 1,509
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
MO Boys 0 #198 26 5,842
JM Boys 0 #199 74 6,876
CN Boys 0 #210 115 9,639
NA Boys 0 #213 23 6,830
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
EC Boys 0 #228 12 3,322
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
GH 0 #240 9 5,396
AO Boys 0 #244 6 5,568
CR Boys 0 #248 314 10,188
SG 0 #248 22 11,010
GH Boys 0 #253 95 8,138
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
JP Boys 0 #266 32 7,909
GR Boys 0 #269 5 6,912
ZA Boys 0 #275 2,226 25,619
Canada Girls 2024 #276 10 2,795
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
MY 0 #316 15 12,352
DK Boys 0 #327 6 7,401
HK Boys 0 #328 220 12,905
HK 0 #329 20 8,483
GT 0 #333 6 5,948
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
PL Boys 0 #334 7 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
PA Boys 0 #350 136 9,305
PH Boys 0 #351 33 11,440
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
France Boys 2021 #358 30 2,865
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
BO 0 #372 10 6,868
PT Boys 0 #377 5 7,951
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
UY Boys 0 #387 13 5,922
ZA 0 #393 55 14,421
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
Finland Boys 0 #412 16 2,041
GT Boys 0 #422 53 7,625
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
SD Boys 0 #436 10 10,523
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
AR Boys 0 #442 26 7,628
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
CM Boys 0 #474 77 12,054
RU Boys 0 #491 15 12,621
SG Boys 0 #500 202 17,960
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
LY 0 #505 31 12,703
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
BH 0 #519 35 17,937
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
CL Boys 0 #530 139 13,390
PS Boys 0 #535 14 10,655
BO Boys 0 #539 54 9,244
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
IR Boys 0 #557 9 10,162
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
BD Boys 0 #562 15 10,045
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
IL Boys 0 #590 18 10,983
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
NG Girls 0 #604 187 15,093
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
PE Boys 0 #631 260 14,506
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #650 33 3,552
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #653 15 13,071
QA Boys 0 #653 55 18,093
CO Boys 0 #675 254 15,656
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
IT 0 #696 19 4,183
KW Boys 0 #721 49 18,755
MY Boys 0 #746 388 25,439
MX Boys 0 #754 232 16,355
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
BR Boys 0 #778 8 12,213
OM Boys 0 #795 87 17,948
United States Girls 2024 #800 117 8,487
Spain Boys 0 #854 77 5,610
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
EG Boys 0 #862 25 15,035
NL Boys 0 #886 66 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #897 56 5,697
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
IN Boys 0 #918 84 16,750
AE Boys 0 #931 162 22,615
MY Girls 0 #979 16 24,821
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
ZA Girls 0 #1,071 71 25,928
MA 0 #1,089 40 20,986
IT Boys 0 #1,137 337 10,046
DZ 0 #1,140 37 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,144 9 16,140
TR 0 #1,174 38 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,429 18 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,473 142 28,008

Austin is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States
France

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People also ask about Austin

Austin is predominantly a boy's name.
Austin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɔːstən/ or /ˈɑːstɪn/ (AW-stən or AW-stin).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Austen, Austyn, Auston, Austine, Austeen and Augie.
Yes, very popular — Austin ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Austin ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Austin's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 8 notable people named Austin are in our database, including Austin Butler (Actor), Austin Nichols (Actor), Austin Abrams (Actor).
Yes — at least 3 celebrity couples have chosen Austin for their child, including David Lynch.