Is Augustine a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Augustine is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Augustine?

It’s currently ranked #480 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Augustine?

aw-GUS-teen · IPA: //ɔːˈɡʌs.tiːn//

Augustine Unisex

Popularity: #480 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationaw-GUS-teen / /ɔːˈɡʌs.tiːn/

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: venerable; Greek: great

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Augustine is derived from the Latin 'Augustinus', which means 'venerable' or 'great'. It has been popularized by Saint Augustine of Hippo, an influential theologian and philosopher in early Christianity. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages. Its association with religious and scholarly figures has contributed to its enduring popularity.

Trend Summary

Augustine has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Variants

August
Augie

International Variants

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

Famous people named Augustine

Augustine of Canterbury was a Christian missionary who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.

Augustine Birrell was a British politician and writer known for his contributions to literature and public service.

Augustine Kanjia is a notable figure in the field of education and community development in Sierra Leone.

Fictional characters named Augustine

Augustine is a character in the novel 'The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey' by Walter Mosley, where he plays a significant role in the protagonist's journey.

Sibling Suggestions

Augustus Aurelius Adrian Alaric Amadeus Alistair

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Augustine was first seen in the United States in 1880. Augustine has ranked as high as #847 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Augustine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Augustine (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	70	14%
TX	64	13%
PA	29	6%
FL	25	5%
IL	20	4%
MI	19	4%
AZ	18	4%
NY	18	4%
VA	18	4%
OH	16	3%
WA	15	3%
IN	14	3%
NC	12	2%
TN	11	2%
UT	10	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	12
1881	6
1882	8
1883	9
1884	10
1885	12
1886	13
1888	9
1889	8
1890	13
1891	7
1892	6
1893	10
1894	6
1895	7
1896	11
1897	12
1898	14
1899	8
1900	12
1901	13
1902	14
1903	14
1904	8
1905	13
1906	22
1907	15
1908	17
1909	14
1910	18
1911	32
1912	55
1913	76
1914	79
1915	90
1916	96
1917	115
1918	139
1919	124
1920	144
1921	156
1922	151
1923	156
1924	146
1925	144
1926	154
1927	161
1928	147
1929	138
1930	122
1931	118
1932	131
1933	116
1934	119
1935	107
1936	90
1937	87
1938	99
1939	76
1940	95
1941	87
1942	96
1943	98
1944	93
1945	92
1946	90
1947	116
1948	106
1949	109
1950	109
1951	97
1952	87
1953	98
1954	97
1955	104
1956	103
1957	98
1958	94
1959	122
1960	94
1961	99
1962	89
1963	85
1964	107
1965	93
1966	87
1967	74
1968	87
1969	87
1970	89
1971	115
1972	101
1973	95
1974	88
1975	84
1976	84
1977	92
1978	89
1979	93
1980	106
1981	94
1982	101
1983	75
1984	95
1985	79
1986	98
1987	77
1988	89
1989	92
1990	84
1991	108
1992	94
1993	86
1994	95
1995	107
1996	89
1997	115
1998	108
1999	117
2000	116
2001	133
2002	117
2003	138
2004	142
2005	138
2006	126
2007	168
2008	153
2009	164
2010	187
2011	156
2012	199
2013	209
2014	220
2015	277
2016	336
2017	300
2018	306
2019	334
2020	352
2021	454
2022	450
2023	451
2024	538