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August
BoyLatin, German· “venerable, great”
- Meaning
- venerable, great
- Origin
- Latin, German
- Pronunciation
- AW-guhst
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #81
- US babies 2025
- 3,958
- Best rank
- #74 (1880)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of August
August is a Latin and German name that means “venerable, great”.
August comes from the Latin augustus, "venerable" or "majestic," the title adopted by Rome's first emperor, Augustus. The month of August is named after him. The name was widely used in German-speaking and Scandinavian countries, borne by kings and by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg and the French sculptor Auguste Rodin in its French form. In English, August has returned as a stylish vintage choice with a warm, late-summer association. Gus and Augie are classic nicknames, and the longer Augustus or Augustine are related names.
Famous parents who chose August: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank (2021). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
August has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #74 in 1880, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 3,958 were named August. In 2025, 3,958 babies were named August, and it ranked #81 nationally. That is 89% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #211 in 1920, #469 in 1950, #851 in 1980, #613 in 2000, #427 in 2010, and #81 in 2025. Of the 68,182 US boys named August since records began, 30% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 15,827 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Adriel, Luka, Gael, Emiliano, and Amir.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, August ranked highest in Missouri, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | #20 | 168 |
| Minnesota | #20 | 136 |
| Wisconsin | #38 | 111 |
| Vermont | #38 | 10 |
| South Dakota | #41 | 22 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 90% of US babies named August over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
August is usually pronounced AW-guhst, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-st”.
Middle names for August
A few middle names that flow with August: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for August
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name August mean?
August is a Latin and German name that means “venerable, great”.
What is the origin of the name August?
August has Latin and German roots. August comes from the Latin augustus, "venerable" or "majestic," the title adopted by Rome's first emperor, Augustus.
Is August a popular name?
Yes. August ranked #81 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is August a boy or girl name?
August is mainly a boy's name. About 90% of US babies named August over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce August?
August is usually pronounced AW-guhst. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings