Agustin

Agustin - A very unique male name

Agustin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #724. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Agustin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Agustin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Agustin. The baby boy name Agustin was given to 189 baby boys in 2025, ranking #974 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,758 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Agustin peaked in popularity 50 years ago in 1976 on position 569.

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Agustin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Agustin is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #509 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,767.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Agustin is where you live.

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Agustin origin and meaning

Spanish form of Augustine (Latin)

The Spanish form (Agustín) of Augustine — from Latin Augustus, 'great, venerable'

Agustin is Augustine in Spanish, written here without the accent, from the imperial Latin name Augustus. St Augustine of Hippo, the great North African theologian, made the name central to Christian thought. In the US it has been used steadily in Spanish-speaking families since 1912 and has risen since 2020.

Attested etymology

Agustin is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Agustin, pop culture references for the name Agustin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Agustin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Agustin, sorted by popularity.

Austin / Ashton / Augustine / Austen / Axton / Austyn / Augustin / Aston / Auston / Ashtyn /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Agustin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Agustin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Agustin?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-goo-STEEN · /ɑːɡuˈstiːn/
Spanish ah-goo-STEEN (3 syllables) and anglicised uh-GUS-tin are both heard in the US.

Around the world

• Agustín (Spanish) — The original Spanish form, with the accent
• Agostino (Italian) — The Italian form of Augustine
• Augustine (English) — The English form of the same Latin name

Spellings and nicknames

• Agustín — The accented Spanish spelling, not separately tracked in US data
• Augustine — The English form, a separate established name
• Agostino — The Italian form

Famous bearers

• Saint Augustine of Hippo — North African bishop and theologian, author of Confessions and The City of God — in Spanish he is San Agustín (354–430) Historical
• Agustin Creevy — Argentine rugby union player, longtime captain of the national team (b. 1985) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Agustin to keep Augustine in its Spanish form — saintly, scholarly and familiar across the Spanish-speaking world. It feels traditional and warm.

Worth knowing

• The missing accent means English speakers often say uh-GUS-tin or AUG-us-teen
• Often 'corrected' to Augustine or August on paperwork