August Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
August is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell August?
August is spelled A-U-G-U-S-T. The name has 6 letters.
August at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- August derives from the Latin “augustus,” meaning “majestic” or “venerable.”
- Origin
- August is commonly associated with the Latin term “augustus,” which was used as a title by Roman emperors.
- Pronunciation
- AW-guhst · 2 syllables
August Popularity in 2025
Rank#960
Recorded Births268
Rank#81
Recorded Births3,958
- Girls usage fell 48 places to #960 and recorded 23 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 7 places to #81 and recorded 64 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name August Mean?
August derives from the Latin “augustus,” meaning “majestic” or “venerable.”
Origin: August is commonly associated with the Latin term “augustus,” which was used as a title by Roman emperors.
How Do You Pronounce August?
PronunciationAW-guhst
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name August?
- History
- The name August was used as an honorific title in ancient Roman times and has been adapted as a given name in various cultures.
August Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 268 | #960 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,958 | #81 |
| 2024 | Girls | 291 | #912 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,894 | #88 |
| 2023 | Girls | 291 | #912 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,459 | #104 |
| 2022 | Girls | 321 | #865 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,420 | #109 |
| 2021 | Girls | 328 | #841 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,160 | #120 |
| 2020 | Girls | 316 | #856 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,432 | #155 |
| 2019 | Girls | 319 | #845 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,389 | #167 |
| 2018 | Girls | 300 | #897 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,291 | #169 |
| 2017 | Girls | 259 | #1,001 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,061 | #191 |
| 2016 | Girls | 228 | #1,113 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,092 | #193 |
| 2015 | Girls | 249 | #1,055 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,093 | #195 |
| 2014 | Girls | 232 | #1,100 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,545 | #241 |
When Was August Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
3,958 recorded births
National rank #81
2024 · Boys
3,894 recorded births
National rank #88
2023 · Boys
3,459 recorded births
National rank #104
2022 · Boys
3,420 recorded births
National rank #109
Where August Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MO | #20 | 168 |
| MN | #20 | 136 |
| VT | #37 | 10 |
| WI | #38 | 111 |
| SD | #41 | 22 |
| DC | #42 | 17 |
| OR | #47 | 65 |
| IL | #51 | 182 |