Austin Obrien

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Austin Obrien — great, magnificent
66K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Austin Obrien is a name combining Latin origins, bringing together "great, magnificent" (Austin) with "descendant of Brian" (Obrien). 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 Obrien from Irish Ó Briain, meaning 'descendant of Brian.' Brian Boru, High King of Ireland who defeated the Vikings at Clontarf (1014), founded this family. 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: Obrien

Meaning: descendant of Brian

Celtic

From Irish Ó Briain, meaning 'descendant of Brian.' Brian Boru, High King of Ireland who defeated the Vikings at Clontarf (1014), founded this family.

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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 Obrien

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 Obrien:

3
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Obrien?
The surname Obrien originates from Celtic. From Irish Ó Briain, meaning 'descendant of Brian.' Brian Boru, High King of Ireland who defeated the Vikings at Clontarf (1014), founded this family.
What are the origins of the name Austin Obrien?
The name Austin Obrien combines two different traditions: the first name Austin has Latin roots, while the surname Obrien originates from Celtic.
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