Augustus
Augustus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “great, magnificent, venerable.” It ranked #407 in the United States in 2025. A title adopted by the first Roman Emperor Gaius Octavius, signifying greatness and divine favor.
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how do you pronounce Augustus?
aw-GUS-tus
where does the name Augustus come from?
From a Latin word meaning majestic or venerable, at first a religious term, which became the title of the emperor Augustus (23 September 63 BC to 19 August AD 14); the month Sextilis was renamed in his honour. The name has also been read as the increaser, and its descendants include August, Augusto, Auguste, Austin, Agustin and Augustine.
It subsequently became a given name borne by numerous Roman emperors and European monarchs. The month of August is named in honor of Augustus Caesar.
how popular is this name?
Augustus has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 123 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 23. It peaked at #175 in 1880, and ranked #407 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #407 |
| 2024 | #409 |
| 2023 | #486 |
| 2022 | #466 |
| 2021 | #457 |
| 2020 | #499 |
| 2019 | #465 |
| 2018 | #460 |
| 2017 | #422 |
| 2016 | #457 |
| 2010 | #769 |
| 2000 | #958 |
| 1970 | #989 |
| 1960 | #996 |
| 1950 | #778 |
| 1940 | #616 |
| 1930 | #546 |
| 1920 | #474 |
| 1910 | #337 |
| 1900 | #312 |
| 1890 | #259 |
| 1880 | #175 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Augustus fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Augustus?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Augustus?
- Augustus Caesar (first Roman Emperor)
- Augustus Waters (The Fault in Our Stars character)
- Augustus John (painter)
what names are similar to Augustus?
what names go well with Augustus?
Sibling names that share Augustus's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Augustus
What does the name Augustus mean?
Augustus means “great, magnificent, venerable”.
What is the origin of the name Augustus?
Augustus comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include August, Augusto, Auguste and Austin.
How popular is the name Augustus?
Augustus ranked #407 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1880, at #175, and it has spent 123 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Augustus a boy or girl name?
Augustus is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Augustus?
Augustus is pronounced aw-GUS-tus, with 3 syllables.
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