Auburn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
36% Masculine / 64% Feminine
Meaning:
Auburn means 'reddish-brown' and is of English origin.
Meaning of the Name Auburn
Auburn is a unisex name of English origin. It is derived from the English word 'auburn', meaning a reddish-brown color, typically of hair. Auburn has a warm and vibrant feel to it, evoking images of autumn leaves and fiery sunsets. It is a unique and uncommon name choice that exudes natural beauty.
Popularity of the Name Auburn
The popularity for the name Auburn peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 52 births, which ranked number 5,600 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Auburn had the most female births in 2015 with 52, which ranked number 3,172 out of 19,116 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1925 with 23, which ranked number 1,583 out of 4,867 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Auburn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 46 births to 39 births, a decline of -15.22%. Among females, Auburn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 46 births to 31 births, a decline of -32.61%.
Nationwide Popularity of Auburn
- 20 Year Trend of Auburn: 50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Auburn: -15.22%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Auburn: -32.61%
Popularity of Auburn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Auburn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Auburn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Auburn is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Auburn
- Total Births of Auburn: 38 (-1.64%)
- Female Births of Auburn: 30 (-3.87%)
Given the downward trend of Auburn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.64% decrease in total births, for a total of 38 births in 2024. For Females, births for Auburn have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 30 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.87%.