Austin

Austin is the English variant of the name Augustin or August, which has its origin in the Roman name Augustus.

What does the name Austin mean?

Austin is the English form of Augustin or August, which in turn derives from the Roman name Augustus. Translated into German, this name means 'the Exalted', 'the Venerable', and also 'the Saint'. Its roots lie in Latin, where the word augĕo or augēre means 'to increase', 'to develop', 'to expand', 'to strengthen', and 'to improve'. The comparative form augustus, which means 'sacred', 'venerable', and 'exalted', also has its origin here. Augustus was used in ancient Rome as an honorific title for the first Roman emperor Gaius Octavianus. The month of August is named after this name. Other variants include Augustinus, Augusto, Augustas, Austin, Aaustin, Austen, Augustijn, Augustinas, Augustyn, Agust, Agustin, Aukusti, Agostinho, Agostin, Agostino, Agoston, Guus, Stijn, Avgust, and Awgust. Additionally, the American city of Austin in Texas bears this name.

Where does the name Austin come from?

Austin is a masculine first name of Latin origin with meanings such as 'the Saint' or 'the Venerable'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Austin?

The pronunciation of Austin is two syllables with a gliding start. It is pronounced as 'Aus-tin' [ˈɔstɪn] or [ˈaʊ̯stɪn], beginning with a diphthong or an open O sound. The consonant combination '-st-' provides a compact middle, while the N gently concludes the name. Austin conveys a modern and dynamic feel – clear, self-assured, and contemporary.

When is the name day of Austin?

The name days for Austin fall on March 22, May 27, and August 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Austin is a highly sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common masculine first names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 1,509th. Over the last ten years, Austin has been given as a first name around 100 times, placing it 2,356th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,406th. Worldwide, the popularity of Austin is also remarkable.

Nicknames & pet names

Ausi / Austa / Austi / Austy / Sting

Famous people

• Austin Abbott (American writer)
• Austin Ainge (American basketball player)
• Austin Basis (actor from America)
• Austin Block (ice hockey player from the USA)
• Austin Briggs (illustrator from America)
• Austin Butler (American actor)
• Austin Carlile (lead of the metalcore band 'Of Mice & Men')
• Austin Carroll (American cyclist)
• Austin Carter Mahone (singer)
• Austin Clarke (Irish poet)
• Austin Corini (singer)
• Austin Flint (American physicist)
• Austin Gralton (Australian rugby player)
• Austin Harrison (English architect)
• Austin Kimble (American jazz musician)
• Austin Mahone (pop singer from the USA)
• Austin Matthews (cricketer from Ireland)
• Austin McBroom (YouTuber from the USA)
• Austin Moon (character in the TV series 'Austin & Ally')
• Austin Nichols (American actor)