August
Latin boy's name meaning “great; venerable”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- great; venerable
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #104
- Born in 2023
- 3,454
Meaning & origin
August comes from the Latin augustus, 'great', 'venerable', or 'majestic' — the title of the first Roman emperor.
Popularity
In the latest US data, August ranked #104 for boys. It has risen about 215 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 3,454 US boys were given the name August.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #88 in 2024
“Unranked” means August was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Augustus, Augustine
Nicknames
Gus, Auggie
August: frequently asked questions
What does the name August mean?
August is a Latin name meaning "great; venerable". August comes from the Latin augustus, 'great', 'venerable', or 'majestic' — the title of the first Roman emperor.
Where does the name August come from?
August is of Latin origin. August comes from the Latin augustus, 'great', 'venerable', or 'majestic' — the title of the first Roman emperor.
Is August a boy or a girl name?
August is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named August?
In 2023, 3,454 US boys were given the name August.
Is August a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, August ranked #104 for boys. It has risen about 215 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for August?
Common nicknames for August include Gus, Auggie.