Auston Boy

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AW-ston //ˈɔːstən//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: Great; Latin: Majestic

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Auston is derived from the Latin name "Augustinus," which is a diminutive form of "Augustus," meaning "great" or "magnificent." The name entered the English language through the Old French form "Austyn" during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. As it transitioned into English, the spelling evolved, with variations such as Austin becoming more common.

The name has roots in the Latin word "augere," which means "to increase" or "to grow," reflecting a sense of grandeur and importance. Historically, the name Auston and its variants have been associated with several notable figures.

One of the most significant was Saint Augustine of Hippo, a prominent theologian and philosopher in the early Christian church, who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries. His works, particularly "Confessions" and "The City of God," have had a lasting impact on Christian thought and Western philosophy.

The name gained further prominence through the establishment of various churches and institutions named after him, particularly during the Middle Ages when the veneration of saints became widespread. Culturally, the name Auston has been linked to notions of nobility and virtue, often symbolizing strength and leadership.

The name's association with Saint Augustine has imbued it with a sense of moral and intellectual gravitas, making it a favored choice among those who value its historical and spiritual significance. Additionally, the name has seen various diminutive forms, such as "Austy," which have been used affectionately in familial contexts.

Overall, Auston reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance that underscores its enduring appeal throughout history.

Famous people named Auston

In this section, you will find notable people named Auston. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Auston who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Auston Matthews is a professional ice hockey player best known for playing with the Toronto Maple Leafs and winning the Calder Memorial Trophy.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Auston, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AidenAshtonAustinAveryAlecAdrian

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Auston. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlstonDustinJustinKestonTristanQuintonBristonHeston

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Auston was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Auston has ranked as high as #1811 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Indiana.

In the past 5 years the name Auston has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Auston is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Auston was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Auston.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 19 19
2024 27 27
2023 15 15
2022 25 25
2021 30 30
2020 34 34
2019 34 34
2018 35 35
2017 40 40
2016 40 40
2015 38 38
2014 37 37
2013 41 41
2012 42 42
2011 58 58
2010 68 68
2009 57 57
2008 78 78
2007 99 99
2006 91 91
2005 118 118
2004 95 95
2003 103 103
2002 111 111
2001 124 124
2000 105 105
1999 157 157
1998 165 165
1997 176 176
1996 150 150
1995 176 176
1994 148 148
1993 104 104
1992 80 80
1991 72 72
1990 57 57
1989 54 54
1988 57 57
1987 39 39
1986 38 38
1985 22 22
1984 27 27
1983 18 18
1982 18 18
1981 16 16
1980 10 10
1979 11 11
1978 6 6
1972 8 8
1965 5 5
1962 6 6
1959 6 6
1958 5 5
1953 5 5
1952 5 5
1950 5 5
1946 7 7
1945 10 10
1944 9 9
1943 9 9
1942 6 6
1941 10 10
1940 9 9
1939 5 5
1938 11 11
1937 11 11
1936 8 8
1935 15 15
1934 8 8
1933 12 12
1932 15 15
1931 9 9
1930 10 10
1929 12 12
1927 13 13
1926 20 20
1925 10 10
1924 7 7
1923 15 15
1922 25 25
1921 15 15
1920 20 20
1919 8 8
1918 6 6
1917 11 11
1916 14 14
1915 9 9
1914 10 10
1913 9 9
1912 5 5
1908 5 5

Top States for Auston (2021)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
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