UK boy's name
Augustyn
A masculine name derived from the Roman name Augustus, meaning "venerable" or "great.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Augustyn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Augustyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Augustyn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Augustyn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Augustyn ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 boys were registered as Augustyn.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Augustyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Augustyn mean?
The given name Augustyn is a masculine name derived from the Latin name Augustus, which itself originated from the Latin word "augustus" meaning "venerable" or "consecrated." The name gained prominence during the Roman Empire, as it was the title bestowed upon the first Roman emperor, Gaius Octavius, who took the name Augustus Caesar upon becoming the sole ruler of the Roman world in 27 BC.
The name Augustyn is a variation of the name August, which is the English form of the Latin name Augustus. It is primarily used in Slavic and Germanic cultures, with the spelling "Augustyn" being more common in Polish and Czech communities. The name was likely introduced to these regions through the spread of Christianity and the influence of the Roman Catholic Church.
In medieval times, the name Augustyn was associated with the influential philosopher and theologian St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD), whose Latin name was Aurelius Augustinus. St. Augustine's writings, particularly his seminal work "The City of God," had a profound impact on the development of Western Christianity and philosophy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Augustyn can be found in the 10th century, when it was borne by Augustyn of Canterbury (d. 608), a Christian missionary and the first Archbishop of Canterbury. Another notable figure was Augustyn Kordecki (1603-1673), a Polish Jesuit and renowned preacher who played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation in Poland.
Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the name Augustyn, including:
1. Augustyn Żórawski (1572-1630), a Polish noble and military leader who fought in the Polish-Swedish War. 2. Augustyn Kaplický (1888-1971), a Czech architect and one of the pioneers of modern architecture in Czechoslovakia. 3. Augustyn Mirys (1700-1790), a Polish Baroque painter and draughtsman known for his religious works. 4. Augustyn Wróblewski (1866-1908), a Polish painter and one of the leading representatives of Polish Realism. 5. Augustyn Oczkowski (1519-1586), a Polish Catholic bishop and diplomat who served as the Bishop of Chełm.
While the name Augustyn has ancient roots and a rich historical legacy, it has maintained its popularity across various cultures, particularly in Slavic and Germanic regions, where it continues to be bestowed upon newborns as a testament to its enduring significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Augustyn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Augustyn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Augustyn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Augustyn in the UK right now?
In 2017, Augustyn was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Augustyn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Augustyn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Augustyn?
A masculine name derived from the Roman name Augustus, meaning "venerable" or "great.".
How many people are called Augustyn in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Augustyn across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.