UK boy's name
Auston
Of Old English origin, meaning "great town" or "noble friend".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Auston is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Auston popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. 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.
Auston is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Auston. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Auston ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as Auston.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Auston as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Auston mean?
The name Auston is an English variant of the Germanic name Austin, which is derived from the Latin name Augustus. The name Augustus was originally a title bestowed upon the first Roman emperor, Gaius Octavius, meaning "venerable" or "great." It was later adopted as a given name to honor the emperor.
The name Austin gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Norman Conquest in 1066. Its spelling evolved over time, with Auston emerging as one of the variants. This version of the name was likely influenced by the Old English word "aust," meaning "east," contributing to its distinct spelling.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Auston can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book lists several landowners with the name Auston, indicating its use during the Norman period.
In literature, the name Auston appeared in Geoffrey Chaucer's iconic work, "The Canterbury Tales," written in the late 14th century. One of the characters, a friar, is referred to as "Friar Auston," although it's unclear whether this was a real name or a literary creation.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Auston. One such example is Auston Chamberlain (1863-1937), a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1937 to 1940. Another notable figure is Auston Habershaw (1822-1910), an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
In the realm of sports, Auston Matthews (born 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected first overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft and is regarded as one of the league's most talented young players.
Another notable bearer of the name is Auston O'Brien (1892-1962), an American actor and film director who appeared in numerous films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including "The Thin Man" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."
Lastly, Auston Toman (1897-1976) was a Czech-American architect known for his contributions to the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne architectural styles. He designed several iconic buildings in Miami, Florida, including the Sunshine Towers and the Miami Beach Public Library.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Auston by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Auston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Auston
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Auston: questions and answers
How popular is the name Auston in the UK right now?
In 2023, Auston was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Auston most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Auston in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Auston?
Of Old English origin, meaning "great town" or "noble friend".
How many people are called Auston in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Auston 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.