The first name Austin
A boy’s name from French meaning “majestic”.
Pronounced /ˈɔstɪn/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname
Meaning and origin
French origin
Austin means “majestic” in French.
From Middle English Austin, from Anglo-Norman Aostin, Austin, similar to Old French Aostin, Austin, a popular variant of Old French Agustin, from Latin Augustīnus, from Augustus (literally “majestic”). Doublet of Augustine.
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 612 boys were named Austin, making it the 86th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2016, with 812 births (#85).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Austin with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Austin at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 3,103 boys born in the United States were named Austin, the 113th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1995, when 25,908 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Austin in other languages
Equivalent forms of the name, from Wiktionary
Spelled Austin in Danish and French too.
Nicknames and spellings
Famous people named Austin
97 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Austin ButlerAmerican actor (born 1991)
- Brian Austin GreenAmerican actor, born 1973
- Edwin Austin AbbeyAmerican illustrator and painter (1852-1911)
- Austin NicholsAmerican actor and director (born 1980)
- Austin AbramsAmerican actor (born 1996)
- Austin AriesAmerican professional wrestler, born 1978
- Austin ReavesAmerican basketball player (born 1998)
- Austin KrajicekAmerican tennis player, born 1990
- Austin StowellAmerican actor, born 1984
- Austin DayeAmerican basketball player (born 1988)
- Austin AmelioAmerican actor, born 1988
- Austin PendletonAmerican actor and director (born 1940)
More French boys’ names
Questions
- What does the name Austin mean?
- Austin means “majestic” in French.
- What is the origin of the name Austin?
- From Middle English Austin, from Anglo-Norman Aostin, Austin, similar to Old French Aostin, Austin, a popular variant of Old French Agustin, from Latin Augustīnus, from Augustus (literally “majestic”). Doublet of Augustine.
- How popular is the name Austin?
- In 2025, 612 boys born in England and Wales were named Austin, ranking 86th. Its peak was 2016, with 812 births.
- Is Austin a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 99% of the 443,723 US babies named Austin since 1880 were boys.
- When was Austin most popular?
- 1995 in the United States, when 25,908 babies were named Austin, its highest rank at 10th.
- How do you pronounce Austin?
- Austin is /ˈɔstɪn/, 2 syllables.
- What are other spellings of Austin?
- Austen and Austyn.
- Is Austin also a surname?
- Yes. Austin is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.