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Austin

Austin ranks #350 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 12 places, 117 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #542 among boy cat names.
Austin's popularity trend

Austin's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2008.

0.02%0.04%0.06%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
117
across 12 places
Popularity rank
#350
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−59
2020 → 2025
Gender split
97% boys
3% girls97% boys
What does Austin mean?
/ˈɔstɪn/2 syllablesOrigin: Old French and a surname

Austin developed as a medieval short form of Augustine, itself from the Latin Augustus, meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable.' It began as a given name before becoming an English surname, and it still carries the warmth of its Augustus roots today.

Austin sounds friendly and down-to-earth, equally at home on a laid-back dog who loves people or a cat with quiet, easy confidence.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Austin shows up

Austin's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

BurnsideAustralia0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%

Names like Austin

MartinJustinDustinChiquitinQuentinValentinTintinAussieAustenSatinTin

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