Augusta

Augusta - A very unique male name



  Nov 05,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Augusta at a glance

Augusta is ranked #1528 among boy baby names in 1966, with 5 births in 1966. It peaked in 1913 at #1012 and first appeared on the charts in 1913.

Rank in 1966
#1528
Births in 1966
5
Peak year
1913 (#1012)
First appeared
1913
Trend
#1467 in 1956 → #1528 in 1966 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 341,347 boys
Visitor rating
4.7/5 (6 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Augusta appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1012. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Augusta and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Augusta? 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 Augusta. The baby boy name Augusta was given to 5 baby boys in 1966, ranking #1528 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 341,347 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Augusta peaked in popularity 113 years ago in 1913 on position 1012.



Famous with this name

Augusta
Karel Augusta
Augusta Miller


How would you rate Augusta, 1-5?

Rating: 4.7/5 (6 recent votes)


Augusta is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Augusta is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #778 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #778.

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 Augusta is where you live.


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Augusta origin and meaning

Augusta is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Augusta, pop culture references for the name Augusta and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Augusta

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

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

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)


Year Rank
19661528
19641411
19561467
19541563
19531577
19511545
19481240
19441318
19411446
19391243
19371482
19361067
19321429
19311593
19301108
19291416
19281041
19271719
19261189
19221153
19211748
19201576
19191145
19161333
19151528
19141322
19131012

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Illinois778

Even more about Augusta


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 Augusta 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 Augusta?

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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#
On chart
1913
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Augusta
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 341,347
Letter count 7
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1913
1966 births +5

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