Gender: Male
Austin Bruce Garretson was an American labor leader who was head of the Order of Railway Conductors from 1906 to 1919.
He gained national prominence in 1916 when he averted a nationwide railroad strike in exchange for an eight-hour day with time-and-a-half overtime pay.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 24, 2024
On the name Austin B. Garretson, Austin means Great, Magnificent, Variant of Augustine, Venerable, Majestic, Dignity, Worthy of Respect, Helpful.
The name Austin B. Garretson is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Austin is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, South Africa, and 85 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Austin is recorded 42,229 times globally, ranking it as the 1,584th most common name worldwide.
Austin is most prevalent in United States of America, with 26,283 occurrences, making it the 198th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Austin is found among 1 in every 69 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #198 | 1 : 69 |
| Nigeria | #235 | 1 : 222 |
| South Africa | #922 | 1 : 997 |
| Canada | #324 | 1 : 211 |
| United Kingdom | #990 | 1 : 444 |
| Malaysia | #2,981 | 1 : 4,751 |
| Ireland | #549 | 1 : 245 |
| Italy | #4,044 | 1 : 3,162 |
| Costa Rica | #685 | 1 : 405 |
| Colombia | #4,356 | 1 : 4,794 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Austin from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Austin Bruce Garretson was an American labor leader who was head of the Order of Railway Conductors from 1906 to 1919. He gained national prominence in 1916 when he averted a nationwide railroad strike in exchange for an eight-hour day with time-and-a-half overtime pay.
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