Augustus Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Augustus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Augustus?
Augustus is spelled A-U-G-U-S-T-U-S. The name has 8 letters.
Augustus at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Augustus derives from a Latin adjective meaning “majestic,” “venerable,” or “greatly revered.”
- Origin
- Augustus is a name of Latin origin commonly associated with the Roman imperial period.
- Pronunciation
- awg-GUH-stuhs · 3 syllables
Augustus Popularity in 2025
Rank#407
Recorded Births783
- Boys usage rose 2 places to #407 and recorded 8 fewer 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 Augustus Mean?
Augustus derives from a Latin adjective meaning “majestic,” “venerable,” or “greatly revered.”
Origin: Augustus is a name of Latin origin commonly associated with the Roman imperial period.
How Do You Pronounce Augustus?
Pronunciationawg-GUH-stuhs
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Augustus?
- History
- The name Augustus was used as a title conferred upon Gaius Octavius, the first Roman emperor, by the Roman Senate in 27 BCE.
- Cultural notes
- In ancient Rome, the title Augustus symbolized supreme authority and revered status, being granted to emperors.
Augustus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 783 | #407 |
| 2024 | Boys | 791 | #409 |
| 2023 | Boys | 614 | #486 |
| 2022 | Boys | 660 | #466 |
| 2021 | Boys | 661 | #457 |
| 2020 | Boys | 585 | #499 |
| 2019 | Boys | 638 | #465 |
| 2018 | Boys | 637 | #460 |
| 2017 | Boys | 734 | #422 |
| 2016 | Boys | 672 | #457 |
| 2015 | Boys | 648 | #465 |
| 2014 | Boys | 505 | #545 |
| 2013 | Boys | 346 | #693 |
| 2012 | Boys | 340 | #695 |
| 2011 | Boys | 292 | #768 |
| 2010 | Boys | 290 | #769 |
| 2009 | Boys | 280 | #795 |
| 2008 | Boys | 277 | #791 |
| 2007 | Boys | 272 | #793 |
| 2006 | Boys | 247 | #823 |
| 2005 | Boys | 255 | #775 |
| 2004 | Boys | 211 | #842 |
| 2003 | Boys | 203 | #852 |
| 2002 | Boys | 197 | #842 |
When Was Augustus 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.
2024 · Boys
791 recorded births
National rank #409
2025 · Boys
783 recorded births
National rank #407
2017 · Boys
734 recorded births
National rank #422
2016 · Boys
672 recorded births
National rank #457
Where Augustus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #56 | 12 |
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| MT | #173 | 7 |
| AR | #175 | 21 |
| OK | #179 | 27 |
| ND | #191 | 6 |
| MO | #203 | 35 |
| WV | #254 | 7 |