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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 derives from the Latin name "Augustinus," which is a diminutive form of "Augustus," meaning "great" or "venerable." The root "augere" in Latin signifies "to increase" or "to honor," reflecting a sense of grandeur associated with the name. The transition into English occurred through the Old French form "Augustin," which was adopted during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, bringing Latin-derived names into the English lexicon.

Historically, one of the most significant figures bearing this name is Saint Augustine of Hippo, who lived from 354 to 430 CE. He was a theologian and philosopher whose writings, particularly "Confessions" and "The City of God," have had a profound influence on Christian doctrine and Western philosophy. His feast day is celebrated on August 28, and he is recognized as a Doctor of the Church. The name gained prominence in Christian contexts due to his significant contributions to theology and the establishment of foundational Christian principles.

The name Augustin has also been associated with various monarchs and saints throughout history, reinforcing its cultural resonance. In medieval Europe, the name was often linked to nobility and clerical figures, reflecting a sense of authority and respect. The name's enduring presence in various cultures can be attributed to its association with qualities of wisdom, leadership, and reverence. Variants of the name, such as Augustine and August, have also emerged in different languages, further demonstrating its adaptability and lasting significance across regions and eras.

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 Saint-Aubin is an artist best known for his engravings and illustrations in the 18th century.

Augustin-Louis Cauchy is a mathematician best known for contributions to analysis and mechanics, particularly Cauchy's theorem and Cauchy-Riemann equations.

Augustin Fresnel is a physicist best known for his work on the wave theory of light and the invention of the Fresnel lens.

Augustin Mouchot is an inventor best known for his work in solar energy and steam engines in the 19th century.

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle is a botanist best known for his work in plant taxonomy and the classification of plants.

Fictional characters named Augustin

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