Augustus Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Augustus has Latin origins, meaning 'great' or 'venerable'. It evolved through various languages and has historical significance tied to Roman emperors. The name embodies traits of leadership and authority, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Augustus is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Augustus has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Augustus' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 442nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 584th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 816th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1128th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1074th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 815th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 475th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7989th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Augustus' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Augustus"
Pronunciation
/ɔːˈɡʌstəs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Augustus derives from the Latin word 'augustus', which means 'great' or 'venerable'. It was originally an honorific title given to the Roman Emperor Octavian in 27 BC.
Meaning
great, venerable
Language Evolution
Auguste (French), Augusto (Italian, Spanish), August (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity after Octavian adopted it as a title, signifying his status and authority as the first Roman emperor. It became a symbol of imperial power and was used by subsequent emperors.
Variants & Derivatives
Augusta, Augustine, Gus, Augie
Modern Popularity & Image
Augustus is often viewed as a strong and regal name, associated with leadership and nobility. It retains a classic charm and is appreciated in various cultures.
Famous People
Augustus of Rome, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (sculptor), Augustus Pugin (architect)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Augustus"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Augustus"
"Augustus" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 442nd of 7545 | 2,912 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 584th of 6773 | 1,888 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 816th of 7552 | 1,565 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1128th of 10718 | 849 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1074th of 16616 | 1,453 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 815th of 24088 | 3,647 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 475th of 23106 | 7,485 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7989th of 9107 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Augustus" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
55.30% 783rd/1416 |
22.84% 315th/1379 |
17.16% 406th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
62.87% 972nd/1546 |
23.14% 360th/1556 |
25.46% 599th/2353 |
68.97% 1067th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
45.44% 1012th/2227 |
23.74% 577th/2430 |
29.02% 828th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
48.25% 1417th/2937 |
30.58% 1065th/3483 |
39.26% 1381st/3518 |
36.97% 1495th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.21% 1150th/3685 |
25.16% 1126th/4475 |
22.93% 1191st/5194 |
20.71% 1308th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.19% 696th/4582 |
18.16% 938th/5164 |
12.76% 933rd/7313 |
11.85% 884th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
9.16% 365th/3984 |
12.35% 554th/4487 |
7.80% 532nd/6822 |
7.93% 498th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Augustus" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Augustus"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Augustus" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.