Augustus

Augustus is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 787 boys in the United States.

Augustus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Augustus

Augustus belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Augustus first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #175 in 1880, and in 2024 787 babies received the name — 20,892 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Augustus in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#175 in 1880
Peak year
2024
Babies named Augustus in 2024
787
Total since 1880
20,892

Augustus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#759 in 1997
Babies named Augustus in 2025
26
Total since 1996
590

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Augustus mean?

The meaning of Augustus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Augustus a boy or girl name?

Augustus is a boy name. In 2024, 787 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Augustus?

Augustus comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Augustus?

Augustus first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #175 in 1880, and 787 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].