Auston Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Auston originates from the Latin name 'Augustus', meaning 'great' or 'magnificent', with its language evolution tracing through Old French before reaching its current form. The name is often associated with traits of strength and nobility, and it does not have biblical significance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently viewed as a modern and strong name.
The name Auston is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Auston has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Auston' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2302nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2507th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4781st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6142nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1299th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1413th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3409th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Auston' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Auston"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːstən/
Origin
Latin and Old French
Etymology
Auston is derived from the name 'Augustus', which means 'great' or 'magnificent'. The name was later adopted into Old French as 'Austen' before evolving into its modern form.
Meaning
great, magnificent
Language Evolution
Augustus (Latin), Austen (Old French), Auston (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries, often associated with strength and nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Austin, Austen, Austyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Auston is perceived as a modern and strong name, often associated with individuals who are charismatic and ambitious.
Famous People
Auston Matthews (professional ice hockey player), Auston Johnson (American football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Auston"
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 "Auston"
"Auston" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2302nd of 7545 | 202 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2507th of 6773 | 169 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4781st of 7552 | 39 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6142nd of 10718 | 40 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1299th of 16616 | 1,076 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1413th of 24088 | 1,647 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3409th of 23106 | 395 |
Regional Popularity of "Auston" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
73.42% 1737th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.07% 1108th/3685 |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
27.03% 1404th/5194 |
19.85% 1254th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.65% 1267th/4582 |
42.87% 2214th/5164 |
19.69% 1440th/7313 |
22.74% 1697th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
71.52% 3209th/4487 |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Auston" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Auston"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Auston" 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.