boy name
Augustus
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#407 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Augustus in the US, 1880–2025
Augustus first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2024, when 791 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 783.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Augustus popular?
Near its peak Augustus is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 4,094 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,102 | |
| 2000s | 2,279 | |
| 1990s | 1,419 | |
| 1980s | 531 | |
| 1970s | 509 | |
| 1960s | 601 | |
| 1950s | 855 | |
| 1940s | 967 | |
| 1930s | 1,068 | |
| 1920s | 1,543 | |
| 1910s | 1,284 | |
| 1900s | 380 | |
| 1890s | 461 | |
| 1880s | 587 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Augustus a boy or a girl name?
Augustus is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Augustus a popular name right now?
Augustus is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Augustus?
In 2025, Augustus ranked #407 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Augustus most popular?
Augustus was most popular in 2024, when about 791 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.