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Meaning

Majestic association through the Augustus name family.

The exact entry traces Austin through Augustine-related forms to Augustus, glossed majestic. This explains the formation rather than supplying one universal literal translation. It is not a claim about status or personality.

Origin

English name through Anglo-Norman and French, with Latin history.

The source traces Austin through Middle English, Anglo-Norman/French forms, Latin Augustinus and Augustus. It also records surname transfer as a distinct use; that does not establish every family’s chosen naming route.

English pronunciation

/ˈɔːstɪn/; /ˈɔstɪn/; /ˈɑstɪn/

Directly recorded English pronunciation of the exact given-name spelling. Received Pronunciation, then two General American vowel patterns; the last also occurs in some Canadian dialects. Other UK, Australian and New Zealand alternatives remain distinct. The plain-text guide is approximate; a bearer’s preferred reading can differ. No audio reused.

Recorded English reading, as published. Accents and preferred pronunciations can differ.

Published name usage

Counts apply only to the exact spelling, place, year and recorded usage shown. Places are separate; these figures are never added into a worldwide total. Missing or suppressed records never mean zero.

Latest published record available for this spelling in each place and recorded usage
PlaceYearRecorded usagePublished birthsRankNotes
Canada2025Girls12 · preliminary18822025 figures are preliminary. Quebec counts below five are randomly imputed by the publisher before national aggregation. Accents are removed in the source; this profile was matched only where the catalog spelling was unambiguous. Unpublished values are unknown, not zero. Rank basis: source published.
Canada2025Boys442 · preliminary592025 figures are preliminary. Quebec counts below five are randomly imputed by the publisher before national aggregation. Accents are removed in the source; this profile was matched only where the catalog spelling was unambiguous. Unpublished values are unknown, not zero. Rank basis: source published.
France2025Boys50 (rounded to 5)773Counts are rounded to the nearest multiple of five. Ranks use unrounded publisher counts with randomly ordered ties; equally rounded counts can have different ranks. National coverage excludes Mayotte before 2012. Missing years are unavailable, not zero. Automated direction labels are withheld for this rounded-count series. Rank basis: source published.
England & Wales2024Girls44843Source-reported counts; unpublished names are not zero. Rank basis: source published.
England & Wales2025Boys61286Source-reported counts; unpublished names are not zero. Rank basis: source published.
Northern Ireland2025Boys21112Source-reported counts; unpublished names are not zero. Rank basis: source published.
Scotland2025Boys5892Source-reported counts; unpublished names are not zero. Rank basis: source published.
Ireland2025Boys28176Names below three occurrences are unpublished. Accent recording changed in 2018; comparisons across that boundary may not describe the same spelling coverage. Counts refer to registrations in the year. Missing years are unavailable, not zero. Rank basis: source published.
United States2025Girls1111808Source-reported counts; unpublished names are not zero. Rank basis: calculated from published counts.
United States2025Boys3,103113Source-reported counts; unpublished names are not zero. Rank basis: calculated from published counts.

Canada, Ireland and France coverage includes confidently matched existing profiles only; unmatched spellings are awaiting review. French counts are rounded to five.

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Language of use: English

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The exact English entry explicitly documents given-name use; this is distinct from linguistic origin, nationality and ancestry. Credit: Wiktionary contributors; adapted and condensed by Rare Baby Names.

Credit: Wiktionary contributors. Adapted by Rare Baby Names: wording shortened and name contexts separated. Recorded pronunciations are shown as published.

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Meaning: Majestic association through the Augustus name family.

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The exact entry traces Austin through Augustine-related forms to Augustus, glossed majestic. This explains the formation rather than supplying one universal literal translation. It is not a claim about status or personality. Credit: Wiktionary contributors; adapted and condensed by Rare Baby Names. No source audio reused.

Credit: Wiktionary contributors. Adapted by Rare Baby Names: wording shortened and name contexts separated. Recorded pronunciations are shown as published.

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Origin: English name through Anglo-Norman and French, with Latin history.

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The source traces Austin through Middle English, Anglo-Norman/French forms, Latin Augustinus and Augustus. It also records surname transfer as a distinct use; that does not establish every family’s chosen naming route. Credit: Wiktionary contributors; adapted and condensed by Rare Baby Names. No source audio reused.

Credit: Wiktionary contributors. Adapted by Rare Baby Names: wording shortened and name contexts separated. Recorded pronunciations are shown as published.

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English pronunciation: /ˈɔːstɪn/; /ˈɔstɪn/; /ˈɑstɪn/

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Directly recorded English pronunciation of the exact given-name spelling. Received Pronunciation, then two General American vowel patterns; the last also occurs in some Canadian dialects. Other UK, Australian and New Zealand alternatives remain distinct. The plain-text guide is approximate; a bearer’s preferred reading can differ. No audio reused. Credit: Wiktionary contributors; adapted and condensed by Rare Baby Names.

Credit: Wiktionary contributors. Adapted by Rare Baby Names: wording shortened and name contexts separated. Recorded pronunciations are shown as published.

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Related name: Augustine

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The exact entry explicitly identifies Augustine as a doublet of Austin. This is a historical name relationship, not a claim that every Austin is a nickname or a transferable pronunciation. Credit: Wiktionary contributors; adapted and condensed by Rare Baby Names. No source audio reused.

Credit: Wiktionary contributors. Adapted by Rare Baby Names: wording shortened and name contexts separated. Recorded pronunciations are shown as published.

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Supporting evidence: Wiktionary: Austin’s Augustine and Augustus route

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The source directly supports the transmission chain and Augustus word association. The English and French licensed labels refer to parts of this history rather than conflicting modern nationalities. Existing English accent alternatives remain intact. Credit: Wiktionary contributors; adapted and condensed by Rare Baby Names. No source audio reused.

Credit: Wiktionary contributors. Adapted by Rare Baby Names: wording shortened and name contexts separated. Recorded pronunciations are shown as published.

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Syllables: 2 (these documented English readings)

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Source: NISRA : Website: www.nisra.gov.uk

Attribution: Source: NISRA : Website: www.nisra.gov.uk

License: Open Government Licence v3.0

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(C) Crown copyright. Data supplied by National Records of Scotland.

Attribution: (C) Crown copyright. Data supplied by National Records of Scotland.

License: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence

Attribution: Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence

License: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence

Attribution: Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence

License: Open Government Licence v3.0

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U.S. Social Security Administration

Attribution: U.S. Social Security Administration

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Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0147-01, 1991–2025, released 23 September 2026.

Credit: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0147-01, 1991–2025, released 23 September 2026.

License: Statistics Canada Open Licence

Adaptation: Adapted from Statistics Canada, First names at birth by sex at birth, selected indicators, Table 17-10-0147-01, reference years 1991–2025. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

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Central Statistics Office, Ireland, VSA50 and VSA60, updated 27 February 2026.

Credit: Central Statistics Office, Ireland, VSA50 and VSA60, updated 27 February 2026.

License: CC BY 4.0

Adaptation: Adapted by Rare Baby Names: joined the published count and rank indicators and matched unambiguous existing spellings. Source values retained.

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Source : Insee, Fichier des prénoms, updated 16 July 2026.

Credit: Source : Insee, Fichier des prénoms, updated 16 July 2026.

License: Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab)

Adaptation: Adapted by Rare Baby Names: column names and sex codes mapped and unique case-only spellings matched to existing profiles. Published rounded counts and ranks retained.

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