Boy nameCurrently #408 in the USSteady
Augustus
//ɑˈɡəstəs//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20248 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Augustus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Augustus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Augustus |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 74 |
| 1881 | 51 |
| 1882 | 65 |
| 1883 | 53 |
| 1884 | 65 |
| 1885 | 69 |
| 1886 | 58 |
| 1887 | 51 |
| 1888 | 66 |
| 1889 | 35 |
| 1890 | 43 |
| 1891 | 38 |
| 1892 | 48 |
| 1893 | 56 |
| 1894 | 47 |
| 1895 | 50 |
| 1896 | 53 |
| 1897 | 47 |
| 1898 | 48 |
| 1899 | 31 |
| 1900 | 45 |
| 1901 | 35 |
| 1902 | 43 |
| 1903 | 24 |
| 1904 | 44 |
| 1905 | 45 |
| 1906 | 27 |
| 1907 | 41 |
| 1908 | 33 |
| 1909 | 43 |
| 1910 | 54 |
| 1911 | 53 |
| 1912 | 106 |
| 1913 | 116 |
| 1914 | 154 |
| 1915 | 162 |
| 1916 | 148 |
| 1917 | 149 |
| 1918 | 171 |
| 1919 | 176 |
| 1920 | 165 |
| 1921 | 171 |
| 1922 | 169 |
| 1923 | 183 |
| 1924 | 155 |
| 1925 | 163 |
| 1926 | 137 |
| 1927 | 155 |
| 1928 | 145 |
| 1929 | 105 |
| 1930 | 121 |
| 1931 | 109 |
| 1932 | 149 |
| 1933 | 97 |
| 1934 | 105 |
| 1935 | 101 |
| 1936 | 103 |
| 1937 | 92 |
| 1938 | 105 |
| 1939 | 86 |
| 1940 | 93 |
| 1941 | 83 |
| 1942 | 110 |
| 1943 | 100 |
| 1944 | 95 |
| 1945 | 89 |
| 1946 | 106 |
| 1947 | 92 |
| 1948 | 105 |
| 1949 | 94 |
| 1950 | 77 |
| 1951 | 91 |
| 1952 | 108 |
| 1953 | 96 |
| 1954 | 98 |
| 1955 | 89 |
| 1956 | 69 |
| 1957 | 92 |
| 1958 | 63 |
| 1959 | 73 |
| 1960 | 59 |
| 1961 | 68 |
| 1962 | 57 |
| 1963 | 65 |
| 1964 | 63 |
| 1965 | 67 |
| 1966 | 59 |
| 1967 | 60 |
| 1968 | 54 |
| 1969 | 49 |
| 1970 | 67 |
| 1971 | 64 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1975 | 47 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 44 |
| 1978 | 48 |
| 1979 | 47 |
| 1980 | 51 |
| 1981 | 63 |
| 1982 | 46 |
| 1983 | 46 |
| 1984 | 50 |
| 1985 | 35 |
| 1986 | 39 |
| 1987 | 53 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 88 |
| 1990 | 98 |
| 1991 | 145 |
| 1992 | 140 |
| 1993 | 143 |
| 1994 | 153 |
| 1995 | 157 |
| 1996 | 137 |
| 1997 | 137 |
| 1998 | 153 |
| 1999 | 156 |
| 2000 | 159 |
| 2001 | 178 |
| 2002 | 197 |
| 2003 | 203 |
| 2004 | 211 |
| 2005 | 255 |
| 2006 | 247 |
| 2007 | 272 |
| 2008 | 277 |
| 2009 | 280 |
| 2010 | 290 |
| 2011 | 292 |
| 2012 | 340 |
| 2013 | 346 |
| 2014 | 505 |
| 2015 | 648 |
| 2016 | 672 |
| 2017 | 734 |
| 2018 | 637 |
| 2019 | 637 |
| 2020 | 585 |
| 2021 | 661 |
| 2022 | 659 |
| 2023 | 614 |
| 2024 | 787 |
Augustus through the decades
- Augustus peaked in 2024, when 787 babies were named Augustus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Augustus has risen 114% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Augustus currently ranks #408 in the US and is holding steady.