Augustus Boy

Popularity: #374 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationaw-GUS-tus / ɔːˈɡʌstəs

Latin

Meaning

great; magnificent

Historical & Cultural Background

Augustus is derived from the Latin word 'augustus,' meaning 'venerable' or 'great.' The name was famously adopted by Gaius Octavius, the first Roman emperor, who was given the title Augustus in 27 BC. This title marked the beginning of the Roman Empire and has since been associated with authority and grandeur. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing nobility and strength.

Trend Summary

Augustus has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • August
  • Augie

International Variants

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

Famous people named Augustus

Augustus Caesar was the first Roman emperor and a pivotal figure in the establishment of the Roman Empire.

Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an American sculptor known for his works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Augustus Pugin was an English architect and designer, recognized for his role in the Gothic Revival movement.

Augustus John was a Welsh painter and etcher, celebrated for his portraits and landscapes in the early 20th century.

Fictional characters named Augustus

Augustus Waters is a character in John Green's novel 'The Fault in Our Stars,' known for his charm and wit.

Augustus Gloop is a character in Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' depicted as a gluttonous boy.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Augustus was first seen in the United States in 1880. Augustus has ranked as high as #681 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, California, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Augustus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Augustus (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 68
9%
CA 47
7%
OH 37
5%
MI 29
4%
IN 29
4%
WA 29
4%
NC 29
4%
MO 28
4%
FL 25
3%
TN 25
3%
VA 23
3%
OK 23
3%
PA 22
3%
UT 19
3%
IL 17
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188074
188151
188265
188353
188465
188569
188658
188751
188866
188935
189043
189138
189248
189356
189447
189550
189653
189747
189848
189931
190045
190135
190243
190324
190444
190545
190627
190741
190833
190943
191054
191153
1912106
1913116
1914154
1915162
1916148
1917149
1918166
1919176
1920165
1921171
1922164
1923183
1924155
1925163
1926137
1927155
1928145
1929105
1930121
1931109
1932149
193397
1934105
1935101
1936103
193792
1938105
193986
194093
194183
1942110
1943100
194495
194589
1946106
194792
1948105
194994
195077
195191
1952108
195396
195498
195589
195669
195792
195863
195973
196059
196168
196257
196365
196463
196567
196659
196760
196854
196949
197067
197164
197256
197343
197439
197547
197654
197744
197848
197947
198051
198163
198246
198346
198450
198535
198639
198753
198860
198988
199098
1991145
1992140
1993143
1994153
1995157
1996137
1997137
1998153
1999156
2000159
2001178
2002197
2003203
2004211
2005255
2006247
2007272
2008277
2009280
2010290
2011292
2012340
2013346
2014505
2015648
2016672
2017734
2018637
2019637
2020585
2021661
2022659
2023614
2024787