Auston

Meaning & origin

Auston is a modern respelling of Austin, a name with deep Latin roots meaning 'great' or 'venerable'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1908, but remained rare for decades. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when it reached its highest rank of 5,045. Since 1996, usage has been in steady decline. In 2025, the name was given to approximately 1 in every 89,899 boys, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. While Auston shares the same etymological history as Austin, its distinctive spelling gives it a contemporary feel, and it has never broken into the top 1,000 names in the United States.

Auston is likely a modern spelling variant of Austin, which itself derives from the Latin name Augustinus, a derivative of Augustus, meaning 'great' or 'venerable'. The name Austin has been used in England since the Middle Ages, often as a given name or surname. Auston emerged as an alternate spelling in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, but remains less common than the standard Austin.