Austin is a unisex given name of English origin. It means "noble" or "great". The name is derived from the Latin word 'Austrinus', which was used to describe someone who came from the south, specifically the Latin region of Austrasia.
The use of Austin as a personal name dates back to the Middle Ages in England. It was often used for both boys and girls during this time. However, by the 17th century, it had become more commonly associated with males.
Austin has also been popular as a surname throughout history. Many notable people have borne the name Austin, including the philosopher Alfred Austin, the musician Justin Austin, and the politician Thomas Austin.
Today, Austin is most commonly used as a boys' name in English-speaking countries. However, it remains a unisex name internationally. According to data from the Social Security Administration, Austin has been among the top 10 most popular boys' names in the United States since 2007.
The statistics provided show the annual births of babies named Austine in the United States from 1984 to 2007. The data demonstrates that the name's popularity fluctuated over this period.
In the earliest years recorded, 1984 and 1985, there were respectively 5 and 8 births. The number of newborn girls named Austine then dipped to 6 in 1987 and remained at that level for the following two years. However, a significant increase occurred in 1993 with 15 births.
The years between 1994 and 2000 saw a relatively stable number of Austine births, ranging from 10 to 12 per year, except for a slight dip to 8 in 1998. The beginning of the new millennium saw another decrease, with only 5 Austine babies born each year in 2000 and 2003.
After these years of lower popularity, there was a resurgence in the mid-2000s. From 2004 to 2007, the number of newborn girls named Austine steadily increased, from 5 to 6, then to 7, and finally to another peak of 7 births in 2007.
Overall, while there were fluctuations over time, the name Austine maintained a consistent presence among baby girls born in the United States during this period. The highest peaks occurred in 1985 with 8 births, 1993 with 15 births, and again in 2007 with another 7 births.