Agustina Girl

Popularity: #927 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-goos-TEE-nah /əˈɡus.ti.nə/

Origin: Latin; Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Latin: majestic; venerable; Spanish: exalted; Italian: revered

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Agustina is derived from the Latin name Augustus, which means "great" or "venerable." The root of Augustus can be traced back to the Latin verb "augere," meaning "to increase" or "to enhance." The name Augustus was first used as a title by the Roman Emperor Octavian in 27 BCE, marking a significant moment in Roman history as it conferred a sense of divine authority and grandeur. From Latin, the name evolved into various forms across different languages, including the feminine form Agustina, which emerged in the Middle Ages as a derivative of Augustus.

Historically, the name Agustina has been associated with several notable figures. One prominent example is Saint Augustine of Hippo, a theologian and philosopher whose works in the 4th and 5th centuries had a profound impact on Christian doctrine and Western philosophy.

Although Agustina is not directly linked to Saint Augustine, the name's roots in Augustus connect it to the broader Christian tradition, particularly through the reverence for saints and their contributions to the faith. The name has also appeared in various cultural contexts, including literature and art, where it often symbolizes strength and dignity.

Culturally, Agustina carries connotations of nobility and respect, reflecting its origins in the title of the Roman emperors. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the name is celebrated for its historical significance and is often associated with virtues such as wisdom and leadership.

The diminutive form "Tina" is sometimes used affectionately, though it is less formal than Agustina itself. Overall, the name's enduring legacy is rooted in its powerful etymological background and its connections to significant historical and cultural figures.

Famous people named Agustina

In this section, you will find notable people named Agustina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Agustina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Agustina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Agustina Bessa-Luís is a Portuguese writer best known for A Sibila, A Casa da Memória, and the novel O Lugar do Morto.

Agustina de Aragón is a Spanish actress best known for her roles in Spanish cinema and television series.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Agustina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AugustoAugustGustavoAgustinAureliaAuroraAlessandra

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Agustina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AugustAureliaGustavAlessiaAngelinaAnastasiaAdrianaAlina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Agustina was first seen in the United States in 1901.

Agustina has ranked as high as #6492 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Agustina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Agustina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Agustina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Agustina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 21 21
2024 27 27
2023 20 20
2022 16 16
2021 14 14
2020 10 10
2019 19 19
2018 17 17
2017 17 17
2016 14 14
2015 18 18
2014 15 15
2013 13 13
2012 15 15
2011 15 15
2010 23 23
2009 18 18
2008 23 23
2007 35 35
2006 30 30
2005 34 34
2004 36 36
2003 33 33
2002 35 35
2001 20 20
2000 22 22
1999 12 12
1998 13 13
1997 15 15
1996 16 16
1995 20 20
1994 17 17
1993 14 14
1992 17 17
1991 16 16
1990 18 18
1989 9 9
1988 9 9
1987 16 16
1986 10 10
1985 15 15
1984 10 10
1983 12 12
1982 14 14
1981 12 12
1980 10 10
1979 16 16
1978 12 12
1977 10 10
1976 10 10
1975 9 9
1974 10 10
1973 6 6
1972 10 10
1971 9 9
1970 12 12
1969 5 5
1968 9 9
1966 8 8
1965 11 11
1964 9 9
1962 7 7
1961 11 11
1960 7 7
1959 13 13
1958 7 7
1957 5 5
1956 5 5
1954 6 6
1953 18 18
1952 6 6
1951 9 9
1950 9 9
1949 15 15
1948 19 19
1947 10 10
1946 13 13
1945 6 6
1944 11 11
1943 6 6
1942 5 5
1940 9 9
1938 18 18
1937 12 12
1936 19 19
1935 10 10
1934 12 12
1933 18 18
1932 13 13
1931 29 29
1930 25 25
1929 23 23
1928 25 25
1927 23 23
1926 19 19
1925 24 24
1924 21 21
1923 28 28
1922 20 20
1921 21 21
1920 17 17
1919 16 16
1918 17 17
1917 10 10
1916 14 14
1915 13 13
1914 12 12
1913 9 9
1912 8 8
1909 5 5
1908 6 6
1902 5 5
1901 6 6

Top States for Agustina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 9
64%
CA 5
36%