Holding steady.
Popularity of Agustus since 1880
Babies named Agustus per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Agustus's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 61 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Agustus is an uncommon respelling of the classic Roman name Augustus. While the standard form Augustus has seen periodic revivals, the variant Agustus has never achieved widespread popularity. Social Security data shows that the name was first recorded in 1880 and has appeared only sporadically since, without ever ranking in the top 1000. Its peak year of usage was 1880, the earliest year in the dataset, but even then it was rare. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, with only occasional births. No top states are associated with Agustus, reflecting its scattered use. For parents seeking a traditional name with a slightly different spelling, Agustus offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Augustus or August.
Agustus is a respelling of Augustus, derived from the Latin word "augustus" meaning "consecrated" or "venerable." It was originally an honorific title given to Roman emperors, most notably Octavian, the first emperor of Rome. The name has been used in various forms across Europe, particularly in English-speaking countries, though Agustus remains a rare variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gus, Augie
Sibling names for Agustus
Names that share Agustus's style, for a brother or sister.
