Augustus
Peaked at #175 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Augustus has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Augustus — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#4877
in 1918
Last ranked
#5080
in 1922
Years tracked
2
1918–1922
Trend
Stable
Augustus was already at its most popular for girls in 1918 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #4877), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Augustus hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1922, when it stood at #5080.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | #5,080 | 5 |
| 1918 | #4,877 | 5 |
Augustus — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#175
in 1880
Current rank
#408
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Augustus was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #175), with 74 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #545 (2014) to #408 (2024) — a 25% improvement.
As of 2024, Augustus ranks #408 nationally for boys, with 787 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #408 | 787 |
| 2023 | #486 | 614 |
| 2022 | #466 | 659 |
| 2021 | #457 | 661 |
| 2020 | #499 | 585 |
| 2019 | #466 | 637 |
| 2018 | #460 | 637 |
| 2017 | #422 | 734 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Augustus most popular?
Augustus was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #175 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Augustus becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Augustus?
At least 20,902 babies have been recorded with the name Augustus in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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