Augustin

At a Glance: Name: Augustin – Meaning: great, venerable – Origin: Latin (via French/German) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: AW-gəs-tin

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Augustin is a Latin name that came into English use by way of French and German, and it carries a clear, direct meaning: great, venerable. Social Security has tracked the name for boys born in the U.S. going back to 1880, so it has a long paper trail even though it has never been common. If you want a name with real weight to its meaning and a long, quiet history, Augustin fits that.

Meaning & Origin of Augustin

Meaning: Great, venerable.

Origin: Latin (via French/German).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Augustin

Phonetic: AW-gəs-tin   IPA: /ˈɔːɡəstɪn/

Popularity of Augustin

Augustin was most popular all the way back in 1880, when it ranked #823 with just 6 babies given the name. By 2024 it ranked #1814 but with 89 babies — more babies than at its 1880 peak, even though the rank is lower because there are now far more names in circulation.

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

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FAQ

What does the name Augustin mean?

Great, venerable. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Augustin)

How do you pronounce Augustin?

Augustin is pronounced AW-gəs-tin (IPA: /ˈɔːɡəstɪn/).

Is Augustin a popular name right now?

Augustin peaked at #823 in 1880 and is ranked #1814 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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