Auburn

Q: Is Auburn a boy or girl name?

Auburn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #19860, and as a girl name it ranks #5376.

Q: How popular is the name Auburn?

Auburn is ranked #19860 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ AHB-ern ]

Boy Name #19,860 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Auburn is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AHB-ern.

Parents who love the name Auburn often also consider Augusta, Aurelia, Augustine .

Popularity Over Time

#19,860

Current Rank

Peaked 1968 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,860
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Aub Auy Aubie Aubuie

Middle Name Ideas

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Auburn Charles

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Auburn Brooks

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Auburn Dominic

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Auburn Jayden

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Auburn Andrew

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Auburn Angel

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Auburn Diego

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Auburn Damian

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Auburn Adriel

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Auburn Bennett

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Also a Girl Name

Auburn is also used as a girl name, ranked #5376.

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Similar Names

Augusta Aurelia Augustine Aurora August Augustus Austin Aubrey

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Frequently Asked Questions About Auburn

Is Auburn a boy or girl name?

Auburn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19860. As a girl name, it is ranked #5376. Auburn is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Auburn?

Auburn is pronounced AHB-ern.

How popular is the name Auburn?

Auburn is currently ranked #19860 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Auburn?

Common nicknames for Auburn include Aub, Auy, Aubie, and Aubuie.

Is Auburn a common or rare name?

Auburn is an uncommon name, ranked #19860 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Auburn

Auburn is a boy name .

Is Auburn a boy or girl name? Auburn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,860 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,376. Auburn is more commonly used as a girl name.

Auburn is currently ranked #19,860 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Auburn include Aub, Auy, Aubie, and Aubuie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.