Austin Bess

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Austin Bess — great, magnificent
66K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Austin Bess is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Austin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Austin is an English masculine given name, an Old French language contraction of Agustin as Aostin, Austin (regular disappearing of intervocalic [g] from Late Latin to Old French; cf. : Old French aüst / aoust, French août). Agustin is the popular form of Augustin, equivalent to Augustine. Variations of the name include Austen and Auston. The surname Bess: Elizabeth I (1533–1603), Queen of England, also known as "Good Queen Bess" Bess of Hardwick (1527–1608), daughter of John Hardwick of Hardwicke Bess Abell (1933–2020), American presidential aide Bess Streeter Aldrich (1881–1954), American author Bess Armstrong (born 1953), American actress Bess Atwell (born 1994), English musician Bess Berman (1902–1968), American record label executive Bess Bonnier (1928–2011), American jazz pianist, composer, and music educator Bess Bukodi, British professor Bess Phipps Dawson (1916–1994), American painter Bess Marie Eversull (1899–1978), first woman to earn. Austin is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 66K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Austin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Austin

Meaning: great, magnificent

Latin

Austin is an English masculine given name, an Old French language contraction of Agustin as Aostin, Austin (regular disappearing of intervocalic [g] from Late Latin to Old French; cf. : Old French aüst / aoust, French août). Agustin is the popular form of Augustin, equivalent to Augustine. Variations of the name include Austen and Auston.

Surname: Bess

English

Elizabeth I (1533–1603), Queen of England, also known as "Good Queen Bess" Bess of Hardwick (1527–1608), daughter of John Hardwick of Hardwicke Bess Abell (1933–2020), American presidential aide Bess Streeter Aldrich (1881–1954), American author Bess Armstrong (born 1953), American actress Bess Atwell (born 1994), English musician Bess Berman (1902–1968), American record label executive Bess Bonnier (1928–2011), American jazz pianist, composer, and music educator Bess Bukodi, British professor Bess Phipps Dawson (1916–1994), American painter Bess Marie Eversull (1899–1978), first woman to earn.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Austin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Austin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Austin Bess:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Austin?
The first name Austin originates from Latin. Austin is an English masculine given name, an Old French language contraction of Agustin as Aostin, Austin (regular disappearing of intervocalic [g] from Late Latin to Old French; cf. : Old French aüst / aoust, French août). Agustin is the popular form of Augustin, equivalent to Augustine. Variations of the name include Austen and Auston.
When was Austin most popular?
The name Austin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bess?
The surname Bess originates from English. Elizabeth I (1533–1603), Queen of England, also known as "Good Queen Bess" Bess of Hardwick (1527–1608), daughter of John Hardwick of Hardwicke Bess Abell (1933–2020), American presidential aide Bess Streeter Aldrich (1881–1954), American author Bess Armstrong (born 1953), American actress Bess Atwell (born 1994), English musician Bess Berman (1902–1968), American record label executive Bess Bonnier (1928–2011), American jazz pianist, composer, and music educator Bess Bukodi, British professor Bess Phipps Dawson (1916–1994), American painter Bess Marie Eversull (1899–1978), first woman to earn.
What are the origins of the name Austin Bess?
The name Austin Bess combines two different traditions: the first name Austin has Latin roots, while the surname Bess originates from English.
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