August
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Great; Venerable
Background: The name August originates from the Latin word 'augustus,' which means 'great' or 'venerable.' This term was historically used as a title of respect and was associated with honorific recognition.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#424
Total births
70,192
Most popular decade
2020s
(53,643 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+153 ranks)
Years in Top 100
13
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
91.5% male
8.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 210
- First year rank
- #74
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 3,876
- Peak rank
- #88
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,876
- Recent rank
- #88
Female
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,188
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 328
- Peak rank
- #841
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 290
- Recent rank
- #909
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).