Augustus
boy name#407 in 2025Augustus entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #175 in 1880, ranks #407 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#407
rank today
#175
peak (1880)
783
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #213 |
| 1890s | #258 |
| 1900s | #341 |
| 1910s | #414 |
| 1920s | #494 |
| 1930s | #570 |
| 1940s | #650 |
| 1950s | #794 |
| 1960s | #971 |
| 1970s | #1213 |
| 1980s | #1376 |
| 1990s | #923 |
| 2000s | #835 |
| 2010s | #574 |
| 2020s | #454 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Augustus has been most popular in TX, CA, MO.
Living bearers
About 15,500 people named Augustus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Augustus alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 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 ranks #407 among US boy names in 2025, with 783 babies given the name.
- When was the name Augustus most popular?
- Augustus peaked in 1880, reaching #175 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Augustus with classmates?
- Augustus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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