Jaustin
Unusual unisex name perhaps derived from a blend of names like Jason and Justin.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jaustin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaustin today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaustin births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaustin. 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 Jaustin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,150
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Jaustin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaustin from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaustin 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 Jaustin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaustin
The name Jaustin has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy around the 6th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "jausti," which meant "prosperous" or "bountiful." The name was likely given to newborn sons as a wish for a prosperous and abundant life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaustin can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the city of Cerveteri, dating back to the 5th century BCE. These inscriptions, carved into stone tablets and pottery, provide valuable insights into the naming traditions of the Etruscan people.
In the 2nd century CE, the name Jaustin appeared in the writings of the Roman historian Pliny the Elder, who documented various aspects of Etruscan culture and society. He mentioned a wealthy Etruscan merchant named Jaustin, who traded in spices and precious goods from the eastern Mediterranean region.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jaustin gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy of Italy. One notable figure was Jaustin di Firenze (1265-1331), a renowned Florentine banker and financier who played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the city-state.
In the Renaissance period, the name Jaustin was associated with several artists and scholars. One of the most celebrated was Jaustin Veronese (1528-1588), an Italian painter known for his vibrant and masterful depictions of religious and mythological scenes.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jaustin was Jaustin de Medici (1671-1737), a member of the powerful Medici family that ruled over the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. He was a skilled diplomat and patron of the arts, renowned for his extensive collection of Renaissance paintings and sculptures.
In more recent times, the name Jaustin has been relatively uncommon, though it has been carried by a few notable individuals. Jaustin Verlanger (1812-1890) was a French explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Amazon rainforest.
People
Jaustin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaustin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaustin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaustin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaustin 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 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jaustin a common name?
We classify Jaustin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% 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 Jaustin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaustin was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaustin is about 27 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 Jaustin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaustin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaustin 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 Jaustin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaustin 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 Jaustin 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 have Jaustin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.