The name Austine is of Latin origin and means "great" or "magnificent." It is a variant spelling of the name Augustine, which was derived from the Latin word "augustus," meaning "great" or "venerable." The name Augustine was popularized by Saint Augustine of Hippo, a Christian theologian and philosopher who lived in the 4th century. Austine has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, but it is not as commonly used as Augustine. It is considered a unisex name, although it is more often used for girls.
The name Austine has been given to a total of 168 babies born in the United States over the course of several decades, from as early as 1918 up until recently in 2009.
While it may not be one of the most popular names, with only five births recorded in some years, Austine has maintained a consistent presence throughout different eras. The name saw its peak popularity between 1954 and 1958, with eight births occurring each year during that time period.
After this peak, the number of babies named Austine decreased significantly until the late 1980s when there was another surge in popularity, with eight births recorded both in 1984 and 1985. This trend continued into the early 1990s before declining once again.
Interestingly, despite fluctuations in its popularity over time, Austine has remained a unisex name throughout history, being given to babies of either gender. This adds another layer of uniqueness to this distinctive name choice.
Overall, while not extremely common, Austine is a name that carries historical significance and has been chosen by parents for their children across multiple generations in the United States.