Declining since 2021, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Agostino since 1912
Babies named Agostino per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2021, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Agostino's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 97 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Agostino is an Italian form of Augustine, meaning "venerable" or "great." It first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, its peak year, after which its usage declined. Since 2021, its popularity has been falling, and in 2025 it ranked 8,910 with an incidence of 1 in 213,510 births. The name has never ranked among the top baby names in any state, remaining a rare choice even among Italian-American families. Agostino carries the weight of Saint Augustine's legacy, yet its sound feels both classic and melodic. For parents seeking a distinctly Italian name with historical depth and a gentle rhythm, Agostino offers an uncommon alternative to more familiar names like August or Augustine.
Agostino is the Italian form of the Latin name Augustinus, derived from Augustus, meaning "majestic" or "venerable." It has been in use in Italy since the Middle Ages, often given in honor of Saint Augustine of Hippo, a prominent early Christian theologian. The name saw some usage among Italian immigrants in the United States but has remained rare overall.
“Agostino” around the world
Where Agostino lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Agos, Gostino, Tino
Variants: Agostino, Agostinho (Portuguese), Augustine (English)
Sibling names for Agostino
Names that share Agostino's style, for a brother or sister.
