Austyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Austyn is a modern variant of the name Austin, rooted in the Latin name 'Augustinus', which means 'great' or 'magnificent'. It evolved through historical forms like Augustus and Austin before taking its current form. The name carries traits of uniqueness and creativity and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often viewed positively in contemporary culture.
The name Austyn is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Austyn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Austyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1402nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 940th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1754th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3772nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2008th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1090th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Austyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Austyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːstɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Austyn is a variant of the name Austin, which comes from the Latin name 'Augustinus', meaning 'great' or 'magnificent'. The name was originally derived from the Roman family name 'Augustus', which was a title given to emperors and signifies grandeur.
Meaning
great, magnificent
Language Evolution
Augustus, Augustinus, Austin, Austyn
Historical Usage
The name Austin gained popularity in the Middle Ages and was widely used in England and later in America. The variant Austyn emerged as a modern spelling in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend towards unique spellings in names.
Variants & Derivatives
Austin, Austen, Austine
Modern Popularity & Image
Austyn is perceived as a contemporary and stylish name, often associated with creativity and individuality. It has gained popularity among younger parents seeking unique name choices.
Famous People
Austyn Weiner, American artist, Austyn Johnson, American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Austyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Austyn"
"Austyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1402nd of 16616 | 958 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 940th of 24088 | 3,070 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1754th of 23106 | 1,087 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3772nd of 27321 | 411 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2008th of 35406 | 1,514 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1090th of 30306 | 2,844 |
Regional Popularity of "Austyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.83% 915th/3685 |
39.49% 1767th/4475 |
27.11% 1408th/5194 |
19.03% 1202nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.84% 726th/4582 |
24.23% 1251st/5164 |
14.62% 1069th/7313 |
12.76% 952nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.15% 1759th/3984 |
45.91% 2060th/4487 |
26.17% 1785th/6822 |
36.74% 2306th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Austyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- |
72.33% 3757th/5194 |
58.81% 3715th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
46.27% 2120th/4582 |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
27.62% 2020th/7313 |
26.84% 2003rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.42% 933rd/3984 |
49.83% 2236th/4487 |
14.19% 968th/6822 |
16.86% 1058th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Austyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Austyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.