Holding steady.
Popularity of Austan since 1984
Babies named Austan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Austan is a rare modern name first recorded in U.S. data in 1984. It has never reached the top 1000, and its usage has been consistently low and stable, with a minor peak in 1996. The name is likely a blend of Austin and the popular -an suffix, fitting a trend of inventive boy names. Its scarcity makes it an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Austan is a rare modern given name, likely formed by blending the popular name Austin with the fashionable -an suffix (seen in names like Jordan or Logan). It may also be a spelling variant of Austin, which derives from the Latin name Augustinus, meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1984 and saw modest use in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aust, Stan
Sibling names for Austan
Names that share Austan's style, for a brother or sister.
