Agustus Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-GUS-tus /əˈɡʌstəs/
Origin: Latin
Meaning: great, magnificent
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Augustus derives from the Latin word "augustus," meaning "venerable" or "majestic." Its earliest recorded use can be traced back to the Roman Empire, where it was adopted as a title by Gaius Octavius, the first Roman emperor, who was granted the title "Augustus" in 27 BCE. This title signified his elevated status and divine favor, and it became synonymous with imperial authority in Rome.
The name entered the English language through the influence of Latin during the Renaissance, when classical texts were revived and Latin names were adapted into vernacular languages. Historically, the name Augustus is closely associated with significant figures and events in Roman history.
Gaius Octavius, later known as Augustus, played a pivotal role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire, marking the beginning of the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability that lasted for over two centuries. The name has also been borne by various Roman emperors and has appeared in literature and historical texts, further solidifying its prominence in Western culture.
The use of Augustus in the context of the Roman calendar, as the name of the month of August, commemorates the emperor's achievements and legacy. Culturally, the name Augustus has resonated through various traditions and has been associated with notions of grandeur and authority.
It symbolizes strength, leadership, and the divine right to rule, reflecting the qualities that were esteemed in ancient Rome. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms and adaptations in different languages, such as "August" in English and "Augusto" in Italian and Spanish.
These variations maintain the core essence of the name while allowing for cultural adaptations, ensuring its endurance across different societies and eras.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Agustus was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Agustus has ranked as high as #9958 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Agustus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Agustus 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 Agustus 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 Agustus.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 |
| 2015 | 9 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 | 10 |
| 2009 | 14 | 14 |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 12 | 12 |
| 2005 | 12 | 12 |
| 2004 | 13 | 13 |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 | 7 |
| 2001 | 10 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7 |
| 1995 | 11 | 11 |
| 1994 | 11 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 | 7 |
| 1992 | 14 | 14 |
| 1991 | 11 | 11 |
| 1990 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 | 5 |
| 1930 | 8 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 | 6 |
| 1927 | 10 | 10 |
| 1926 | 10 | 10 |
| 1923 | 6 | 6 |
| 1922 | 11 | 11 |
| 1921 | 6 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 | 7 |
| 1919 | 7 | 7 |
| 1918 | 8 | 8 |
| 1917 | 6 | 6 |
| 1916 | 12 | 12 |
| 1915 | 6 | 6 |
| 1913 | 9 | 9 |
| 1912 | 6 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 | 5 |
| 1880 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Agustus
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.
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