Magnificent or venerable
A phonetic variant of Austin, which is the medieval contracted form of the Latin name Augustus. It carries the connotation of being great, majestic, or worthy of respect. While the 'O' spelling is rare, it reflects the vowel sound often heard in the traditional pronunciation.
Less common today
Ostin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,210 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer-songwriter and producer
A brilliant, tech-savvy best friend to the protagonist · Michael Vey series
