Augustin Boy

Popularity: #835 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationaw-GUS-tin / ɔːˈɡʌstɪn

Latin; French

Meaning

Latin: venerable; French: majestic

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Augustin is derived from the Latin name 'Augustinus', which is a diminutive of 'Augustus', meaning 'venerable' or 'majestic'. It has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in Christian contexts, due to the influence of Saint Augustine of Hippo, a significant theologian and philosopher. The name has been popular in various cultures, especially in France and among Christian communities.

Trend Summary

The name Augustin has seen a steady presence in the U.S., with occasional peaks in popularity.

Similar Names

Variants

  • August
  • Augustus
  • Augie

International Variants

  • Agostino (Italian)
  • Augustin (German)
  • Augusto (Spanish)
  • Augustin (French)

Famous people named Augustin

Augustin de Villiers de L'Isle-Adam was a French writer and playwright recognized for his works in the 19th century.

Augustin Trapenard is a French journalist and television presenter known for his cultural programs.

Fictional characters named Augustin

Augustin is a character in the animated film 'The Secret of Kells', where he plays a role in the story of the Book of Kells.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Augustin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Augustin has ranked as high as #1271 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Augustin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Augustin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 20
80%
AZ 5
20%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18806
18815
18866
18927
18936
19005
19026
19046
19058
19068
19085
19098
19129
191315
191411
191519
191621
191717
191820
191926
192028
192129
192218
192323
192426
192527
192623
192734
192821
192932
193030
193129
193225
193316
193425
193521
193626
193723
193823
193918
194025
194120
194230
194324
194425
194523
194622
194726
194829
194921
195031
195133
195230
195339
195428
195526
195622
195728
195820
195922
196023
196120
196224
196325
196432
196525
196633
196721
196827
196928
197038
197128
197244
197342
197440
197527
197650
197734
197837
197932
198035
198135
198231
198323
198434
198533
198631
198734
198832
198951
199033
199137
199238
199343
199450
199541
199637
199739
199837
199943
200063
200151
200226
200344
200447
200560
200649
200745
200855
200969
201071
201151
201263
201363
201458
201576
201655
201770
201858
201960
202055
202162
202262
202365
202489