August
August is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “great, magnificent.” It ranked #65 in the United States in 2025. August derives from the Latin 'Augustus,' meaning 'great' or 'venerable,' famously borne by the first Roman emperor.
how do you pronounce August?
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what does August mean?
The name August means “great, magnificent.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
August derives from the Latin 'Augustus,' meaning 'great' or 'venerable,' famously borne by the first Roman emperor. Mandy Moore and Taylor Swift (in folklore) helped revive it as a warm, literary-feeling modern choice.
where does the name August come from?
From the Latin augustus, meaning venerable, majestic or consecrated. It began as a title rather than a name: the Senate conferred it on Octavian in 27 BCE, and only afterwards did it become a personal name and the name of a month.
the history of August
The month of August was renamed from Sextilis in the emperor's honour, which is why it sits beside July, renamed for Julius Caesar. The name has been used steadily in Germany and Scandinavia — several kings of Poland and Saxony were August — and has risen in English-speaking countries since 2000 alongside its relative Augustus.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #65 |
| 2023 | #72 |
| 2022 | #85 |
| 2021 | #124 |
| 2020 | #166 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of August?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named August?
- Augustus Caesar (first Roman emperor)
- August Wilson (American playwright)
- August Alsina (American singer)
what names are similar to August?
what names go well with August?
Sibling names that share August's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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