Augusto Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: aw-GUS-toh //ɔːˈɡʌs.toʊ//
Origin: Latin; Italian; Spanish
Meaning: Latin: venerable; respected
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Augusto has its roots in the Latin word "augustus," which means "majestic" or "venerable." This term was originally used as a title for Roman emperors, beginning with Gaius Octavius, who was granted the title Augustus in 27 BCE, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. The name thus carries connotations of authority and reverence, reflecting the elevated status of those who bore it.
The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Latin during the Norman Conquest, where it was adopted into Old French as "August," before entering Middle English as "Augustus" or "August." Throughout history, the name has been associated with various significant figures, including several saints and rulers. Notably, Saint Augustine of Hippo, a prominent theologian and philosopher of the early Christian church, contributed to the name's enduring legacy.
His works, particularly "Confessions" and "The City of God," written in the 4th and 5th centuries, have had a profound impact on Christian thought and Western philosophy. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents, reinforcing its prominence in ecclesiastical and royal contexts.
Culturally, Augusto has been embraced in various regions, particularly in Romance language-speaking countries, where it symbolizes dignity and respect. The name's association with the month of August, named after Augustus Caesar, further enhances its significance, as this month is often linked to summer and abundance in many cultures.
The diminutive form "Gus" has also emerged in some contexts, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage, though the name's formal version retains its gravitas. Overall, Augusto embodies a rich historical and cultural tapestry that underscores its lasting appeal.
Famous people named Augusto
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Augusto Pinochet is a military general best known for his role as the dictator of Chile from 1973 to 1990.
Augusto Boal is a playwright and director best known for creating the Theatre of the Oppressed.
Augusto Cury is a psychiatrist and author best known for his books on psychology and self-help, including The Dreamseller.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Augusto was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Augusto has ranked as high as #5745 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, New Jersey, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Augusto has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Augusto 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 Augusto 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 Augusto.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | 48 |
| 2024 | 36 | 36 |
| 2023 | 35 | 35 |
| 2022 | 29 | 29 |
| 2021 | 29 | 29 |
| 2020 | 22 | 22 |
| 2019 | 25 | 25 |
| 2018 | 24 | 24 |
| 2017 | 25 | 25 |
| 2016 | 28 | 28 |
| 2015 | 29 | 29 |
| 2014 | 18 | 18 |
| 2013 | 22 | 22 |
| 2012 | 20 | 20 |
| 2011 | 17 | 17 |
| 2010 | 16 | 16 |
| 2009 | 24 | 24 |
| 2008 | 17 | 17 |
| 2007 | 17 | 17 |
| 2006 | 22 | 22 |
| 2005 | 19 | 19 |
| 2004 | 29 | 29 |
| 2003 | 28 | 28 |
| 2002 | 25 | 25 |
| 2001 | 31 | 31 |
| 2000 | 25 | 25 |
| 1999 | 17 | 17 |
| 1998 | 28 | 28 |
| 1997 | 23 | 23 |
| 1996 | 20 | 20 |
| 1995 | 21 | 21 |
| 1994 | 19 | 19 |
| 1993 | 18 | 18 |
| 1992 | 24 | 24 |
| 1991 | 28 | 28 |
| 1990 | 25 | 25 |
| 1989 | 26 | 26 |
| 1988 | 18 | 18 |
| 1987 | 15 | 15 |
| 1986 | 20 | 20 |
| 1985 | 18 | 18 |
| 1984 | 22 | 22 |
| 1983 | 18 | 18 |
| 1982 | 15 | 15 |
| 1981 | 22 | 22 |
| 1980 | 21 | 21 |
| 1979 | 15 | 15 |
| 1978 | 20 | 20 |
| 1977 | 19 | 19 |
| 1976 | 14 | 14 |
| 1975 | 23 | 23 |
| 1974 | 19 | 19 |
| 1973 | 17 | 17 |
| 1972 | 18 | 18 |
| 1971 | 18 | 18 |
| 1970 | 18 | 18 |
| 1969 | 27 | 27 |
| 1968 | 21 | 21 |
| 1967 | 19 | 19 |
| 1966 | 22 | 22 |
| 1965 | 18 | 18 |
| 1964 | 12 | 12 |
| 1963 | 19 | 19 |
| 1962 | 14 | 14 |
| 1961 | 24 | 24 |
| 1960 | 12 | 12 |
| 1959 | 15 | 15 |
| 1958 | 11 | 11 |
| 1957 | 14 | 14 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 |
| 1955 | 12 | 12 |
| 1954 | 17 | 17 |
| 1953 | 7 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 | 8 |
| 1951 | 12 | 12 |
| 1950 | 8 | 8 |
| 1949 | 7 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 |
| 1947 | 11 | 11 |
| 1945 | 6 | 6 |
| 1944 | 7 | 7 |
| 1943 | 7 | 7 |
| 1942 | 5 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 | 5 |
| 1940 | 7 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 |
| 1937 | 8 | 8 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 |
| 1932 | 8 | 8 |
| 1930 | 6 | 6 |
| 1928 | 8 | 8 |
| 1927 | 9 | 9 |
| 1925 | 8 | 8 |
| 1924 | 8 | 8 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 |
| 1922 | 11 | 11 |
| 1920 | 5 | 5 |
| 1919 | 7 | 7 |
| 1917 | 6 | 6 |
| 1916 | 6 | 6 |
| 1915 | 14 | 14 |
Top States for Augusto (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 | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |