August

August - A unique male name

August appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #176. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named August and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name August? 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 August. The baby boy name August was given to 3,946 baby boys in 2025, ranking #81 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 372 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. August peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 81.

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August is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? August is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #20 - and is the least popular in West Virginia at position #152.

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 August is where you live.

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August origin and meaning

Latin

"Great, venerable" — from Augustus, built on augere, "to increase"

August descends from Augustus, the title taken by the first Roman emperor, and the month of August is named for him — the name is not taken from the month. It was a steady 19th-century name, faded, and has now climbed to its data peak in 2025.

Attested etymology

August is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to August

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

Agastya / Asad / Augusto / Asaad / Augusta / Asahd / Akshat / Azad / Ashot / Ajit /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about August

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 August a common or unique name?

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

What is the number of syllables for the name August?

2 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

AW-gust · /ˈɔːɡəst/

Around the world

• Auguste (French) — The French form.
• Augusto (Spanish and Italian) — The Spanish and Italian form.
• August (German) — Used as-is in German, pronounced ow-GOOST.

Spellings and nicknames

• Augustus — The fuller Latin form.

Nicknames: AugieGus

Famous bearers

• August Wilson — Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Fences and the Pittsburgh Cycle (1945–2005) Contemporary

Style

ClassicRoyalVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Parents like its dignified, late-summer warmth and the contrast between formal August and friendly Gus or Augie. It is currently at its most popular ever in America.

Worth knowing

• People will ask if he was born in August — most Augusts were not, but the question is guaranteed.