August
Peaked at #74 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, August has been recorded 9% of the time for girls and 91% of the time for boys.
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August — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#841
in 2021
Current rank
#910
in 2024
Years tracked
77
1914–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1914, August reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #841 nationally with 328 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1101 (2014) to #910 (2024) — a 17% improvement.
As of 2024, August ranks #910 nationally for girls, with 290 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #910 | 290 |
| 2023 | #916 | 289 |
| 2022 | #864 | 320 |
| 2021 | #841 | 328 |
| 2020 | #856 | 316 |
| 2019 | #844 | 319 |
| 2018 | #897 | 300 |
| 2017 | #1,002 | 259 |
August — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#74
in 1880
Current rank
#88
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
August was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #74), with 210 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #241 (2014) to #88 (2024) — a 63% improvement.
As of 2024, August ranks #88 nationally for boys, with 3,876 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #88 | 3,876 |
| 2023 | #104 | 3,454 |
| 2022 | #109 | 3,418 |
| 2021 | #120 | 3,158 |
| 2020 | #155 | 2,432 |
| 2019 | #167 | 2,387 |
| 2018 | #169 | 2,291 |
| 2017 | #191 | 2,060 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was August most popular?
August was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #74 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is August becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named August?
At least 70,192 babies have been recorded with the name August in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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