Augustus

Rank 467th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Augustus was 467th most popular baby name for boys and 953rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 655 babies were named Augustus in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,128 babies in the United States were named Augustus. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Augustus is around 15 to 23 years old.

The name "Augustus" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Augustus is Gus.

Augustus Meaning & Origin

Augustus is a Latin name that means "majestic," "the increaser," or "venerable," often associated with grandeur and nobility.

The name Augustus is described as noble, artistic and ambitious.

Pronunciation

Augustus is pronounced oh-gus-tahs in English. The name Augustus has 8 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Augustus

Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, is also known as Octavius. However, he was born as Gaius Octavius before adopting the title of Augustus, meaning "revered" or "the esteemed", after becoming emperor.

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