Austin

Meaning of Austin

It comes from an Old English surname meaning 'the stone of Oswald'. It's like a nickname for someone associated with that place or person.

Austin has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Austin

Austin has held fairly steady, sitting around #113 in 2025 after peaking at #23 in 2000.

Notable people named Austin

• Steve Austin
  Professional wrestler, actor
• Austin Butler
  Actor, Elvis Presley portrayer
• Austin Powers
  Fictional spy character
• Austin Mahone
  Pop singer
• Austin Reaves
  Professional basketball player

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Questions about the name Austin

What does the name Austin mean?

Austin means it comes from an old english surname meaning 'the stone of oswald'. it's like a nickname for someone associated with that place or person, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Austin?

In 2025, Austin ranked #113 for boys, down from #107 the year before.

When was Austin most popular?

Austin peaked at #23 in 2000.