Augustino Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: aw-GUS-tee-no /ɔːˈɡʌstɪnoʊ/
Origin: Italian; Latin
Meaning: Italian: majestic; Latin: venerable
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Augustino is derived from the Latin name "Augustinus," which itself is a diminutive form of "Augustus." The term "Augustus" means "great" or "venerable" and was originally a title given to Roman emperors, starting with Gaius Octavius, who was granted the title in 27 BCE. The name entered the English language through various adaptations, primarily during the Middle Ages, as Latin was the lingua franca of educated Europe and the Church.
The transition from Latin to vernacular languages saw the name evolve into various forms, including Augustine and Augustin, before arriving at Augustino in Italian and other Romance languages. Historically, the name Augustino is associated with Saint Augustine of Hippo, a significant theologian and philosopher in the early Christian Church, who lived from 354 to 430 CE.
His works, particularly "Confessions" and "The City of God," have had a profound influence on Western Christianity and philosophy. The name gained prominence in Christian contexts due to his canonization and the establishment of the Augustinian Order in the 13th century, which further solidified its religious significance.
Culturally, the name Augustino carries connotations of dignity and respect, reflective of its roots in the title "Augustus." It has been used in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing nobility and virtue. The name's association with Saint Augustine has also imbued it with a sense of spiritual depth, making it a favored choice in Christian communities.
Related forms, such as Augusto in Spanish and Portuguese, also reflect the name's widespread cultural resonance across different regions and languages.
Famous people named Augustino
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Augustino Di Bartolomeo is a painter best known for his works in the Italian Renaissance style.
Augustino Gallo is a musician best known for his contributions to the Italian pop music scene.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Augustino was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Augustino has ranked as high as #1341 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, and Massachusetts.
In the past 5 years the name Augustino has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Augustino 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 Augustino was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Augustino (1938)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
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 Augustino.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1915 | 11 |