Austen

Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin

"great, magnificent"

Austen Origin and Meaning

The name Austen is a boy's name of English origin meaning "great, magnificent".

Parents who love the great English novelist Jane Austen may choose this spelling of the popular name Austin to honor the author of Emma and Pride and Prejudice.

Austen Rank in US Top 1000

# 927 in the US

Austen Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1840 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Austen

• 1840 Nameberry 2025
• 953 Unique 2021
• 411 Unisex 2023
• 873 England 2015

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Famous People Named Austen

• Jane Austen English novelist
• (Joseph) Austen Chamberlain British statesman and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
• Andrew Austen Luck American NFL football player
• Austen Tayshus Australian comedian
• Francis Austen British Royal Navy officer