UK boy's name
Ostin
A Russian name derived from the Latin "Augustus", meaning "venerable" or "majestic".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ostin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ostin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 7 births.
This profile covers 52 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. 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.
The latest count is about 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 52 living people in the UK are called Ostin. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ostin ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 7 boys were registered as Ostin.
- • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ostin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
7 births
Estimated living
52
2026
Meaning
What does Ostin mean?
The name Ostin is a masculine given name with roots tracing back to the Old English language. Its origins can be found in the early medieval period, originating from the Anglo-Saxon lands of what is now England.
Ostin is derived from the Old English word "Easting," which referred to someone from the East or an Easterner. This term likely originated as a geographic descriptor or a reference to an individual's place of origin or ancestry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ostin can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Ostinus," referring to a landowner or tenant at the time.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Ostin. One such figure was Ostin de Verdun (c. 1210 - c. 1275), a prominent English nobleman and landowner during the 13th century. He played a significant role in the Baron's War against King Henry III.
Another historical figure was Ostin Gower (1378 - 1438), an English poet and author best known for his works "Confessio Amantis" and "Vox Clamantis." His literary contributions were influential during the late medieval period.
In the realm of religion, Ostin Barlow (1585 - 1641) was an English Catholic missionary and martyr who was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1970 for his efforts in spreading Catholicism during the Reformation.
Moving forward in time, Ostin Petrie (1736 - 1805) was a Scottish antiquarian and writer who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman monuments and artifacts in Britain.
Lastly, Ostin Morrill (1807 - 1884) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Representative from Maine in the mid-19th century, playing a role in the debates surrounding slavery and the American Civil War.
While the name Ostin has waxed and waned in popularity over the centuries, it has maintained a consistent presence throughout various eras and across different walks of life, reflecting its enduring historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ostin over time
The chart below shows babies named Ostin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ostin, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ostin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ostin 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 | #3928 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3843 | 36 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ostin
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Ostin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ostin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ostin was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ostin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 7 babies registered as Ostin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ostin?
A Russian name derived from the Latin "Augustus", meaning "venerable" or "majestic".
How many people are called Ostin in the UK?
A total of 52 babies have been registered as Ostin across the 12 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.