Austin Dunaway

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Austin Dunaway — great, magnificent
66K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Austin Dunaway 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 Dunaway: Craig Dunaway (born 1961), former professional American football tight end David King Dunaway (21st century), Pete Seeger's official biographer Dennis Dunaway (born 1946), bass guitarist Faye Dunaway (born 1941), Academy Award, Emmy Award and multi-Golden Globe Award-winning American actress George W. 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: Dunaway

English

Craig Dunaway (born 1961), former professional American football tight end David King Dunaway (21st century), Pete Seeger's official biographer Dennis Dunaway (born 1946), bass guitarist Faye Dunaway (born 1941), Academy Award, Emmy Award and multi-Golden Globe Award-winning American actress George W.

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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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Notable People Named Austin Dunaway

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Dunaway?
The surname Dunaway originates from English. Craig Dunaway (born 1961), former professional American football tight end David King Dunaway (21st century), Pete Seeger's official biographer Dennis Dunaway (born 1946), bass guitarist Faye Dunaway (born 1941), Academy Award, Emmy Award and multi-Golden Globe Award-winning American actress George W.
What are the origins of the name Austin Dunaway?
The name Austin Dunaway combines two different traditions: the first name Austin has Latin roots, while the surname Dunaway originates from English.
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