Austen

Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin

"great, magnificent"

Updated Mon Mar 25 2024

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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.

# 927 in the US

Austen Rank in US Top 1000

# 1894 on Nameberry

Austen Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Austen Popularity

1894Nameberry2024
953Unique2021
395Unisex2022
873England2015

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Famous People Named Austen

Jane AustenEnglish novelist
(Joseph) Austen ChamberlainBritish statesman and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
Andrew Austen LuckAmerican NFL football player
Austen TayshusAustralian comedian
Francis AustenBritish Royal Navy officer