Unisex nameCurrently #1,982 in the USFalling
Austen
//ˈɔstɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19956 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Austen's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Austen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Austen |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 48 |
| 1982 | 58 |
| 1983 | 68 |
| 1984 | 76 |
| 1985 | 95 |
| 1986 | 101 |
| 1987 | 106 |
| 1988 | 158 |
| 1989 | 195 |
| 1990 | 227 |
| 1991 | 242 |
| 1992 | 289 |
| 1993 | 357 |
| 1994 | 439 |
| 1995 | 567 |
| 1996 | 549 |
| 1997 | 510 |
| 1998 | 401 |
| 1999 | 351 |
| 2000 | 258 |
| 2001 | 226 |
| 2002 | 221 |
| 2003 | 190 |
| 2004 | 169 |
| 2005 | 195 |
| 2006 | 223 |
| 2007 | 186 |
| 2008 | 178 |
| 2009 | 164 |
| 2010 | 177 |
| 2011 | 178 |
| 2012 | 165 |
| 2013 | 150 |
| 2014 | 170 |
| 2015 | 181 |
| 2016 | 187 |
| 2017 | 161 |
| 2018 | 133 |
| 2019 | 180 |
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 148 |
| 2022 | 126 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2024 | 133 |
Austen through the decades
- Austen peaked in 1995, when 567 babies were named Austen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Austen has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Austen currently ranks #1,982 in the US and is cooling off.