Boy
Latin
2 syllables
Austin
AW-stin
/ˈɔː.stɪn/
"The great one" — a saint's name with Texas spirit and timeless appeal
Austin is a medieval English contraction of Augustine, itself from the Latin Augustinus meaning great or venerable. Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) was one of the most influential Christian theologians in history. As a given name, Austin gained widespread use in the US in the 1990s, partly because of the Texas city and its cultural cachet. It remains a strong, approachable name with both academic history and Western flair.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesAus · tin
GenderBoy
OriginLatin
Root WordAugustinus
MeaningGreat, venerable
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1999
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayAugust 28
Nicknames
Aus
About the Name Austin
Austin means great or venerable, from the Latin Augustinus. It is a shortened medieval form of Augustine, the name of the influential early Christian theologian.
Austin was extremely popular in the 1990s and early 2000s, ranking in the top 10. It has declined slightly but remains in the top 100 and is still widely used.
Austin the city was named after colonist Stephen F. Austin. Some parents may be inspired by the city, but the given name has independent historical roots going back to medieval English.
Austin James, Austin Michael, Austin Lee, and Austin Blake are all strong and naturally flowing combinations.
Austins are often seen as laid-back, confident, and friendly — the name has an approachable quality that matches well with its Southern and Western American associations.
Yes, Austin is a form of Augustine. Saint Augustine of Hippo's feast day is August 28, and the Augustinian religious order takes its name from him.
Personality of Austin
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Austin
Creativity
74%
Elegance
72%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
82%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Austin
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Steve Austin
WWE wrestler known as Stone Cold, one of the most popular wrestlers of the 1990s
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Austin Butler
American actor, Elvis (2022)
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Saint Augustine of Hippo
4th-century theologian, author of Confessions and City of God
Middle Names for Austin
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Austin
Austin James
Austin Michael
Austin Lee
Austin Blake
Austin Scott
Austin Ryan
Austin Thomas
Austin Cole
Austin Reed
Austin Grant
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History of Austin
354 AD
Augustine born in Thagaste, North Africa; his theology shapes Western Christianity
1200
Austin emerges as an English contraction of Augustine
1839
Austin, Texas founded, named for colonist Stephen F. Austin
1999
Austin reaches peak US popularity, ranking in the top 10 boy's names
Numerology & Symbolism of Austin
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
4
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Leo
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Burnt Orange
💎
Lucky Stone
Tiger's Eye
🌸
Lucky Flower
Bluebonnet
Austin Around the World
How Austin is written in different languages and scripts
أوستن
Arabic
オースティン
Japanese
Остин
Russian
오스틴
Korean
奥斯汀
Chinese
Όστιν
Greek
ऑस्टिन
Hindi
אוֹסְטִין
Hebrew
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