Augustus
How to say it: aw-GUS-tus · /ɔˈɡʌstəs/
From Latin 'augustus', meaning venerable, majestic, or consecrated. Title of the first Roman emperor.
Augustus was the 414th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 783 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #363 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #414 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 783 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,234 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #363 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After fading toward the 1980s, Augustus has returned to near its 1880s high. The next stretch favors more climbing.
What goes with it
Weighty and crisp with a breathy edge, Augustus feels strong beside Julius.
Parents who love Augustus also love
Nicknames
- Gus
- August
- Augie
- Augy
Honouring a Augustus in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Augustus is about 1 in 177.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, German.
Famous people named Augustus
- Augustus De Morgan (1806–1871)British mathematician and logician
- Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton (1735–1811)British noble
- Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773–1843)British prince
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