Unisex · #2,078 in 2026

Austyn

Theophylline, also known as 1,3-dimethylxanthine, is a drug that inhibits phosphodiesterase and blocks adenosine receptors. It is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Its pharmacology is similar to other methylxanthine drugs. Trace amounts of theophylline are naturally present in tea, coffee, chocolate, yerba mate, guarana, and kola nut.

  • English
Current Rank
#2,078
Peak Rank
#629 (1996)
Total Babies
5K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #919 (5K total)
👦 Boy peak #629 (5K total)
👦As Boy Name
1984
First Year
2026
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#629
Peak Rank
5K
Total Count
41
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1982
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#919
Peak Rank
5K
Total Count
45
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Austyn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Theophylline, also known as 1,3-dimethylxanthine, is a drug that inhibits phosphodiesterase and blocks adenosine receptors. It is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Its pharmacology is similar to other methylxanthine drugs. Trace amounts of theophylline are naturally present in tea, coffee, chocolate, yerba mate, guarana, and kola nut.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • English
Etymology
The name 'theophylline' derives from "Thea"—the former genus name for tea + Ancient Greek φύλλον (phúllon, "leaf") + -ine. [ citation needed ]
Origin & history
Theophylline was first extracted from tea leaves and chemically identified around 1888 by the German biologist Albrecht Kossel . Seven years later, a chemical synthesis starting with 1,3-dimethyluric acid was described by Emil Fischer and Lorenz Ach. The Traube purine synthesis , an alternative method to synthesize theophylline, was introduced in 1900 by another German scientist, Wilhelm Traube . Theophylline's first clinical use came in 1902 as a diuretic . It took an additional 20 years until it was first reported as an asthma treatment. The drug was prescribed in a syrup up to the 1970s as

The Story of Austyn

As a girl name

American parents first put Austyn on the record books as a girl name in 1982, with 8 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 289 Austyns were born — ranking #919 that year. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 41% of all recorded Austyns. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,252 among girl names with 184 births, falling sharply (-18%). In total, more than 5K Austyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

American parents first put Austyn on the record books as a boy name in 1984, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 274 Austyns were born — ranking #629 that year. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 33% of all recorded Austyns. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #2,078 among boy names with 72 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 5K Austyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Variants & Related Forms of Austyn

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Austyn. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Austyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Austyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Austyn

What does the name Austyn mean?
Theophylline, also known as 1,3-dimethylxanthine, is a drug that inhibits phosphodiesterase and blocks adenosine receptors. It is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Its pharmacology is similar to other methylxanthine drugs. Trace amounts of theophylline are naturally present in tea, coffee, chocolate, yerba mate, guarana, and kola nut.
What is the origin of the name Austyn?
Austyn has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.
How popular is Austyn in 2026?
In 2026, Austyn ranks #2,078 among boys' names in the U.S., with 72 babies given the name that year.
When was Austyn most popular?
Austyn reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #629 that year with 274 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Austyn most popular?
Austyn has historically been most popular in Montana, Hawaii, Nebraska. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Austyn.
Is Austyn a unisex name?
Yes — Austyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 49% of Austyns assigned female and 51% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Austyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Austyn include Elgin, Aurelio, Kahlil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Austyn?
Common variants and related forms of Austyn include Augustine, Austen, Austin, Auston. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

Similar Names

👦 Similar Boy Names

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Elgin
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Aurelio
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Kahlil
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Germaine
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👧 Similar Girl Names

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Adriene
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Jeffrey
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Amyra
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Elza
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About the name Austyn

Austyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Austyn's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #629. Use the chart and map above to compare Austyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.