Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Augusten

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#5,506 (2015)

Total Babies

120

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2024

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#5506

Peak Rank

120

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Augusten

Augusten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 16 Augustens were born — ranking #5,506 that year. As of 2026, Augusten ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 120 Augustens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Augusten

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Augusten

What does the name Augusten mean?

Augusten is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Augusten in 2026?

In 2026, Augusten ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Augusten most popular?

Augusten reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #5,506 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Augusten most popular?

Augusten has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Augusten.

Is Augusten a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Augusten?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Augusten include Marx, Japhet, Ahmar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Augusten

Augusten is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 120 births in the dataset. Augusten's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #5,506. Use the chart and map above to compare Augusten'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.