How Many People Are Named Augustus?
20,902
people in the United States are named Augustus
1 in 16,027 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1807
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0062%
Of US population
Peak Year
2024
787 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Ancient Roman, Dutch
Pronunciation:
ow-GOOS-toos (Classical Latin), aw-GUS-təs (English), ow-KHUYS-tus (Dutch)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "great" or "venerable", derived from Latin augere "to increase". Augustus was the title given to Octavian, the first Roman emperor. He was the adopted son of Julius Caesar who rose to power through a combination of military skill and political prowess. This was also the name of three kings of Poland.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 44.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
1,329
New York
1,268
Pennsylvania
916
California
893
Georgia
695
North Carolina
623
Ohio
572
Missouri
571
Illinois
487
Massachusetts
427
💡 Fun Facts About "Augustus"
- 787 babies were named Augustus in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2024
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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