Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Agustus

Name: Popularity of the name Agustus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Agustus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#4,114 (1992)

Total Babies

398

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1880

First Year

2022

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#4114

Peak Rank

398

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Agustus

The earliest SSA record of Agustus as a baby boy name dates back to 1880, when 5 babies received it. 1992 was its biggest year on record, with 14 newborns named Agustus — #4,114 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 24% of all recorded Agustuss. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2022 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 398 Agustuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Agustus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Agustus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Augustus
Augustas
Agosta
Agrestis
Augusta
August
Augustine
Augusto
Gustus
Agosto
Augustines
Justice

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Agustus

What does the name Agustus mean?

Agustus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Agustus in 2026?

In 2026, Agustus ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Agustus most popular?

Agustus reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #4,114 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Agustus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Agustus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Agustus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Agustus include Jorgen, Lavance, Esmeralda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Agustus

Agustus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 398 births in the dataset. Agustus's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #4,114. Use the chart and map above to compare Agustus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.