August Unisex

Popularity: #87 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAW-gust / /ˈɔːɡəst/

Latin; German

Meaning

Latin: great; German: venerable

Historical & Cultural Background

The name August has roots in Latin, derived from 'augustus,' meaning 'great' or 'venerable.' It has been used since ancient Rome, notably associated with Emperor Augustus. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Europe, and has seen a resurgence in modern times. August is often associated with the month named after Emperor Augustus, which reflects its historical significance.

Trend Summary

August has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade.

Similar Names

AugustusAudenAureliusAlistairGustavAsherArloAtlasAlden

Variants

  • Augie
  • Gus

International Variants

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

Famous people named August

August Wilson was an American playwright known for his work chronicling the African American experience.

August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright and novelist, recognized for his influence on modern drama.

August Landmesser is known for his iconic photograph refusing to salute during a Nazi rally.

Fictional characters named August

August Pullman is the main character in the novel 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio, who faces challenges due to his facial differences.

Sibling Suggestions

OliverHenryEvelynClaraCharlotteLiam

U.S. Historical Usage

The name August was first seen in the United States in 1880. August has ranked as high as #140 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name August has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for August (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 360
10%
TX 281
8%
NY 173
5%
FL 170
5%
IL 170
5%
MO 153
4%
NC 150
4%
MI 149
4%
OH 143
4%
VA 136
4%
PA 127
3%
MN 118
3%
WA 108
3%
IN 107
3%
TN 106
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880210
1881172
1882234
1883209
1884213
1885193
1886203
1887194
1888213
1889171
1890206
1891186
1892181
1893155
1894162
1895190
1896180
1897137
1898164
1899142
1900148
1901116
1902108
1903116
1904127
1905109
1906120
1907134
1908138
1909129
1910144
1911166
1912343
1913401
1914533
1915709
1916676
1917661
1918618
1919618
1920610
1921610
1922596
1923544
1924574
1925514
1926458
1927496
1928421
1929455
1930431
1931423
1932365
1933337
1934295
1935270
1936288
1937300
1938249
1939249
1940258
1941237
1942280
1943249
1944239
1945201
1946230
1947250
1948241
1949249
1950203
1951202
1952193
1953216
1954190
1955151
1956186
1957181
1958155
1959164
1960148
1961161
1962122
1963133
1964126
1965110
1966105
1967119
196899
1969111
1970110
1971118
197299
197392
1974110
1975104
1976106
1977107
197895
1979104
1980108
1981106
1982103
198390
1984108
1985118
1986130
1987115
1988123
1989152
1990146
1991153
1992165
1993168
1994196
1995249
1996223
1997258
1998312
1999283
2000310
2001290
2002281
2003304
2004301
2005343
2006384
2007413
2008582
2009650
2010647
2011720
2012946
20131,043
20141,545
20152,093
20162,092
20172,060
20182,291
20192,387
20202,432
20213,158
20223,418
20233,454
20243,876