Great, magnificent, or venerable
Austan is a rare phonetic variant of Austin, which itself is the medieval vernacular form of the Latin name Augustine. It ultimately derives from the Roman name Augustus, a title given to emperors to signify their exalted status. While less common than the 'i' spelling, this version maintains the same dignified heritage.
Less common today
Austan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,098 in 1996.
American economist and President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
