August: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Great and magnificent, a name that belongs to the golden month of summer.
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #90
- Peak
- #83 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What August Means
August is a boy name of Latin origin. Great and magnificent, a name that belongs to the golden month of summer.
How Popular August Is
August currently ranks #90 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #83 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About August
- Princess Eugenie named her son August in 2021.
- Mandy Moore named her son August on the TV show This Is Us.
- The name originally honored the Roman Emperor Augustus.
Names Like August
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for August
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to August.
Questions About August
What does August mean?
August is a boy name of Latin origin. Great and magnificent, a name that belongs to the golden month of summer.
How popular is August?
August currently ranks #90 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #83 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does August come from?
August comes from Latin roots. Princess Eugenie named her son August in 2021.
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