Austen

Meaning of Austen

The name Austen means 'great' or 'venerable'. It is a medieval form of Augustine, which comes from an old Roman family name.

Austen has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Austen

After ranking as high as #706 in 2000, Austen has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Austen

• Austen Kroll
  Reality TV personality, entrepreneur
• Austen Lane
  Former NFL player, MMA fighter
• Austen Williams
  Professional American football player
• Austen Kincaid
  American actor and model
• Austen Kark
  Former BBC World Service director

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Questions about the name Austen

What does the name Austen mean?

Austen means the name austen means 'great' or 'venerable'. it is a medieval form of augustine, which comes from an old roman family name, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Austen a boy's or a girl's name?

Austen is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Austen?

Austen did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Austen most popular?

Austen peaked at #706 in 2000.