FIRST NAME
Augustus
Augustus is the 981st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 10,863 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 44 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #981 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
12,435
living · #948
2020 CENSUS
10,863
living · #981
BABIES NAMED AUGUSTUS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025783
As a male name, Augustus peaked in 2024, when 791 babies were named Augustus (the #409 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #39,062 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
44
living · #39,062
BABIES NAMED AUGUSTUS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1918–1922
19225
As a female name, Augustus peaked in 1918, when 5 babies were named Augustus (the #4877 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)