Ostin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Ostin is a variant of Austin and means 'majestic' or 'venerable'
Meaning of the Name Ostin
Ostin is a variant of Austin, which is derived from the medieval contracted form of Augustine. It originates from the Latin name Augustinus, meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable'. The name became popular in the Middle Ages due to Saint Augustine of Hippo, a prominent early Christian theologian and philosopher. Ostin carries the same meaning as Austin, symbolizing strength and dignity.
Popularity of the Name Ostin
The popularity for the name Ostin peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 29 births, which ranked number 8,401 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Ostin had the most male births in 2022 with 29, which ranked number 3,748 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Ostin has increased sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 29 births, an increase of 141.67%. Among males, Ostin has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 29 births, an increase of 141.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ostin
- 20 Year Trend of Ostin: 163.64%
- 10 Year Trend of Ostin: 141.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ostin: 141.67%
Popularity of Ostin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ostin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ostin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ostin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ostin
- Total Births of Ostin: 32 (9.22%)
- Male Births of Ostin: 32 (9.22%)
Given the upward trend of Ostin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.22% increase in total births, for a total of 32 births in 2024. Male births for Ostin have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 32 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.22%.