August
boy name#81 in 2025August entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #74 in 1880, ranks #81 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#81
rank today
#74
peak (1880)
3,958
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #82 |
| 1890s | #105 |
| 1900s | #160 |
| 1910s | #182 |
| 1920s | #245 |
| 1930s | #309 |
| 1940s | #400 |
| 1950s | #541 |
| 1960s | #693 |
| 1970s | #812 |
| 1980s | #850 |
| 1990s | #731 |
| 2000s | #602 |
| 2010s | #263 |
| 2020s | #110 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, August has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 48,000 people named August are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical August is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name August in 2025?
- August ranks #81 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,958 babies given the name.
- When was the name August most popular?
- August peaked in 1880, reaching #74 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name August with classmates?
- August will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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