Augustus

At a Glance: Name: Augustus – Meaning: majestic and venerable – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: aw-GUS-tus

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Augustus is a Latin name meaning majestic and venerable, pronounced aw-GUS-tus. It's a timeless, classic name with a vintage soul, and Social Security Administration records show it's been given to baby boys in the United States continuously from 1880 through 2024. If you want a name with a clear, dignified meaning and over 140 years of recorded use, Augustus fits that description.

Meaning & Origin of Augustus

Meaning: Majestic and venerable.

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Augustus

Phonetic: aw-GUS-tus   IPA: /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/

Popularity of Augustus

Augustus hit its peak popularity in 1880, ranking #175 with 74 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #408 in the rankings, though it was actually given to more babies that year — 787.

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

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FAQ

What does the name Augustus mean?

Majestic and venerable. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Augustus)

How do you pronounce Augustus?

Augustus is pronounced aw-GUS-tus (IPA: /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/).

Is Augustus a popular name right now?

Augustus peaked at #175 in 1880 and is ranked #408 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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