Augusta
Peaked at #108 nationally in 1883, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Augusta has been recorded 91% of the time for girls and 9% of the time for boys.
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Augusta — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#108
in 1883
Current rank
#3076
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Augusta reached its peak popularity for girls in 1883, ranking #108 nationally with 213 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #3281 (2014) to #3076 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Augusta ranks #3076 nationally for girls, with 52 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,076 | 52 |
| 2023 | #3,917 | 38 |
| 2022 | #4,304 | 33 |
| 2021 | #3,296 | 48 |
| 2020 | #3,738 | 39 |
| 2019 | #3,229 | 49 |
| 2018 | #2,966 | 55 |
| 2017 | #2,604 | 67 |
Augusta — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#564
in 1901
Last ranked
#10727
in 2020
Years tracked
111
1880–2020
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Augusta reached its peak popularity for boys in 1901, ranking #564 nationally with 13 babies given the name that year.
Augusta hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2020, when it stood at #10727.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #10,727 | 6 |
| 2019 | #9,848 | 7 |
| 2018 | #10,895 | 6 |
| 2016 | #9,764 | 7 |
| 2012 | #12,446 | 5 |
| 2006 | #9,667 | 7 |
| 2002 | #9,494 | 6 |
| 2001 | #10,709 | 5 |
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 — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Augusta most popular?
Augusta was most popular in 1883, when it ranked #108 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Augusta becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Augusta?
At least 18,233 babies have been recorded with the name Augusta in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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