Is Auburn a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Auburn is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Auburn?

It’s currently ranked #918 in the U.S. Recent trend: Stable.

How do you pronounce Auburn?

AW-burn · IPA: //ˈɔːbɜrn//

Auburn Unisex

Popularity: #918 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationAW-burn / /ˈɔːbɜrn/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: reddish-brown; Latin: from the auburn tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Auburn is derived from the English word for a reddish-brown color, often associated with hair. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century. The name also has roots in Latin, referring to the auburn tree. It is more commonly used as a surname and has gained popularity as a first name in recent years.

Trend Summary

Auburn has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States.

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Famous people named Auburn

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Fictional characters named Auburn

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Sibling Suggestions

Aiden Ethan Logan Mason Owen Ryan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Auburn was first seen in the United States in 1890. Auburn has ranked as high as #871 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Auburn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Auburn (1937)

State	Births	Share
AL	7	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1890	5
1909	6
1910	5
1912	15
1913	5
1914	13
1915	16
1916	11
1917	7
1918	15
1919	17
1920	20
1921	12
1922	21
1923	21
1924	14
1925	23
1926	13
1927	21
1928	12
1929	13
1930	22
1931	14
1933	12
1934	15
1935	9
1936	12
1937	18
1938	6
1939	9
1940	12
1941	6
1942	14
1943	16
1944	7
1946	11
1947	7
1949	9
1950	8
1951	9
1953	6
1954	11
1959	10
1960	6
1961	8
1962	7
1964	6
1966	5
1967	9
1968	13
1970	6
1976	5
1977	6
1981	5
1986	5
1989	5
1990	7
1991	8
1992	7
1993	9
2000	5
2001	6
2006	6
2007	6
2013	6
2014	6
2015	5
2016	6
2017	6
2019	6
2021	6
2022	8
2024	6