Austin is of Latin origin, meaning 'noble' or 'great'. It is derived from the Roman family name Austinus, which was used by various prominent Romans including Emperor Valentinian III's general Flavius Aetius. The name Austin rose to popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, reaching its peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The name Axtin has seen a varied but consistent number of births over the past decade, with a notable spike in recent years reaching its peak in 2018 and 2016 with 8 births each. The total number of babies named Axtin over this period is 72.