Augusta

At a Glance: Name: Augusta – Meaning: venerable, majestic (feminine form of Augustus) – Origin: Latin – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: aw-GUS-tuh

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Augusta is the feminine form of Augustus, and it carries the Latin meaning "venerable, majestic." Social Security has been tracking the name since 1880, so there's over a century of data on how often American parents have chosen it. If you're drawn to a name with a clear, dignified meaning rather than a currently trendy one, Augusta is worth a look.

Meaning & Origin of Augusta

Meaning: Venerable, majestic (feminine form of Augustus).

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Augusta

Phonetic: aw-GUS-tuh   IPA: /ɔːˈɡʌstə/

Popularity of Augusta

Augusta reached its most popular point in 1883, ranking #108 with 213 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #3076 with only 52 babies, making it a name that was far more common in the late 1800s than it is today.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Augusta mean?

Venerable, majestic (feminine form of Augustus). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Augusta)

How do you pronounce Augusta?

Augusta is pronounced aw-GUS-tuh (IPA: /ɔːˈɡʌstə/).

Is Augusta a popular name right now?

Augusta peaked at #108 in 1883 and is ranked #3076 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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