Holding steady.
Popularity of Aune since 1908
Babies named Aune per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 206 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aune is a rare feminine name with roots in Finland, Estonia, and France, first recorded in the United States in 1908. The name is pronounced OWN-eh and is often associated with grace or the wind and waves of the Nordic landscape. Though never a commonly used name in the U.S., its peak usage occurred in 1911, with minor and stable appearances since. Because its one-in-N value is currently unavailable, exact modern rarity is difficult to quantify, but the name's trajectory suggests it remains an uncommon choice. While top states for usage are not listed, Aune likely reflects families with Scandinavian heritage or a preference for distinct, nature-inspired names.
Aune is a name with several potential derivations. In Finnish and Estonian, it is considered a variant of Aina, which may mean 'always' or be related to the word aalto, 'wave'. Alternatively, it can be a short form of names beginning with Aun- or derive from the Old Norse Ásynja, 'goddess'. In French use, Aune is a variant of Aude, from an Old German element meaning 'old' or 'prosperity'. The name appears in Finland and Estonia since the late 19th century, and was recorded in the United States as early as 1908.
Sibling names for Aune
Names that share Aune's style, for a brother or sister.
