Ausbon
A modern Anglo-American name of uncertain meaning, possibly a blend of syllables.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Ausbon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ausbon today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ausbon births was 1923 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ausbon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ausbon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1923
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#4,254
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Ausbon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ausbon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ausbon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ausbon
The name Ausbon is a relatively rare and obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic or Anglo-Saxon languages, possibly derived from a combination of the words "aus" meaning "east" and "bon" meaning "dweller" or "resident." This suggests that the name may have been used to identify someone who lived or resided in an eastern region or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ausbon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England and parts of Wales conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The book lists an individual named Ausbon as a landowner in the county of Wiltshire. Unfortunately, little else is known about this person or the significance of their name.
In the Middle Ages, the name Ausbon appears to have been relatively uncommon, with only a handful of documented examples. One notable figure was Ausbon de Moncada, a 13th-century Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle to drive the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula.
Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, we encounter Ausbon Surtees, an English composer and organist who served in the Chapel Royal under Queen Elizabeth I. Born in 1545, Surtees is credited with composing several sacred works, including anthems and motets, that were performed in the royal court.
Another figure of note was Ausbon Hardwicke, a 17th-century English lawyer and member of parliament. Born in 1630, Hardwicke was a prominent figure in the legal profession and served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Thetford from 1679 to 1685.
In the 18th century, we find Ausbon Somerled, a Scottish poet and playwright who was born in 1720 in the town of Inverness. While not widely known today, Somerled's works were celebrated in his time for their lyrical beauty and insightful commentary on Scottish society and culture.
As we can see, the name Ausbon, while rare, has been borne by a diverse array of individuals throughout history, from landowners and noblemen to composers, lawyers, and poets. Despite its obscurity, it has persisted as a unique and intriguing name, carrying with it the echoes of its ancient origins and the stories of those who have carried it through the centuries.
People
Ausbon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ausbon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ausbon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ausbon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ausbon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Ausbon a common name?
We classify Ausbon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ausbon most popular?
The single biggest year for Ausbon was 1923, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ausbon is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ausbon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ausbon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ausbon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ausbon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ausbon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ausbon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Ausbon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.