Augustus
girl nameAugustus entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #4809 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#4809
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #5009 |
Living bearers
The typical Augustus alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Augustus in 2025?
- Augustus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Augustus most popular?
- Augustus peaked in 1918, reaching #4809 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Augustus with classmates?
- Augustus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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