Austie
A diminutive form of the English name Austin, derived from Augustine.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Austie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Austie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Austie births was 1895 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Austie. 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 Austie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1895
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1899 SSA rank
#1,625
Tracked since 1895
Popularity
Austie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Austie 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 Austie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Austie
The name Austie is a diminutive form of the male name Austin, which originated as an English surname derived from the Old English name Austen. Austen itself is thought to have its roots in the Roman personal name Augustinus, a derivative of the Latin word "augustus," meaning "venerable" or "consecrated." This connection suggests that the name Austie may have been borne by individuals of English descent as early as the 7th or 8th century, during the Anglo-Saxon period.
While the precise origin of the diminutive form "Austie" is unclear, it likely emerged as a nickname or pet name for those named Austin, particularly in regions where English was spoken. The use of diminutives for given names was a common practice, often reflecting affection or familiarity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Austie can be found in the parish records of St. Botolph's Church in Colchester, Essex, England, where an Austie Smyth was mentioned in 1598. This suggests that the name was in use, at least in certain regions of England, by the late 16th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Austie. One such figure was Austie Peverell (1642-1707), an English Puritan minister and writer who served as the rector of St. Sepulchre's Church in London. Another was Austie Brooke (1789-1857), a British politician and member of parliament for Salisbury from 1826 to 1832.
In the realm of literature, Austie Fielding (1803-1871) was an English novelist and playwright, best known for her works "The Governess" and "The Heir of Arundel." Meanwhile, Austie Cartwright (1892-1963) was a notable Australian artist and sculptor, recognized for his contributions to the development of modernist sculpture in Australia.
Finally, Austie Meredith (1920-2005) was a Welsh poet and writer, celebrated for her collections of poetry, including "The Traveller's Sonnet" and "Voices from the Valleys." Her works often explored themes of nature, love, and the Welsh experience.
While these individuals represent a diverse range of professions and eras, they all share the distinctive name Austie, which has its roots in the rich history of English nomenclature and its connections to the ancient Roman world.
People
Austie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Austie 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
Austie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Austie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Austie 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 Austie a common name?
We classify Austie 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 Austie most popular?
The single biggest year for Austie was 1895, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Austie 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 Austie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Austie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Austie in the SSA data are female. 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 Austie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Austie 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 Austie 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 people share the name Austie?
Find out how many Americans are named Austie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.