Holding steady, #3,211 for girls today.
Popularity of Augusta since 1880
Babies named Augusta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Augusta's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 2,145 | 18 |
| 1890s | 2,642 | 46 |
| 1900s | 2,023 | 97 |
| 1910s | 2,827 | 198 |
| 1920s | 2,215 | 271 |
| 1930s | 1,042 | 224 |
| 1940s | 694 | 220 |
| 1950s | 488 | 226 |
| 1960s | 283 | 156 |
| 1970s | 372 | 88 |
| 1980s | 321 | 58 |
| 1990s | 471 | 35 |
| 2000s | 371 | 25 |
| 2010s | 435 | 25 |
| 2020s | 259 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Augusta is a classic name with a strong historical pedigree. It peaked in popularity in 1883, when it was among the more fashionable choices for girls. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains in steady use, maintaining a stable trajectory. In its peak decade of the 1880s, Augusta was particularly favored in states like California, reflecting its widespread appeal. Today, it is a rare but recognizable choice, offering a dignified alternative to more common vintage names.
Derived from the Latin masculine name Augustus, meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable,' itself from 'augere' (to increase). Augusta was used as a title for Roman empresses and later as a given name across Europe, popular in the 19th century.
Where Augusta is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gus, Gussie, Aggie
Sibling names for Augusta
Names that share Augusta's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Victoria, Eleanor, Charlotte, Adelaide, Matilda, Bertina, Earnestine, Ernestina, Fredericka, Hermina, Wilhelmina, Albertha, Albertina, Frederica, Fredricka, Sophronia, Atlanta, Florentine, Fredrica, Georgena, Wilhelmenia, Wilhemina, Wilhelmena, Wilhelmine, Agusta, Emerita, Gustie
Brothers: Augustus, Henry, James, George, Frederick, Caesar, Columbus, Virgil, Adolphus, Tiberius, Juluis, Sylvanus, Algernon, Corneilus, Gustavus
