What origin is the name Auburn?

Auburn comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Auburn a popular name?

Auburn is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Auburn?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Auburn — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Auburn

Q: Is Auburn a rare name?

Yes. Auburn does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Auburn

Auburn

Boy

english

2 syllables

Auburn is an english boy's name meaning "This English name relates to a reddish-brown color and describes a person who is fine-appearing or delicately constituted.".

The meaning of Auburn is "This English name relates to a reddish-brown color and describes a person who is fine-appearing or delicately constituted." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name relates to a reddish-brown color and describes a person who is fine-appearing or delicately constituted.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Auburn

Very rare in US records

What does Auburn mean?

Auburn is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name relates to a reddish-brown color and describes a person who is fine-appearing or delicately constituted.".