Great, magnificent, or venerable
A medieval contracted form of the Latin name Augustus. While traditionally a surname, it has been used as a given name, often in tribute to the English novelist Jane Austen.
Less common today
Austen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #421 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English archaeologist who excavated Nineveh
British statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
International man of mystery and secret agent · Austin Powers (variant spelling namesake)
