A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Auguste since 1882
Babies named Auguste per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2024, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Auguste's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | 6 |
| 1890s | 10 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 17 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 6 |
| 1990s | 13 | 59 |
| 2000s | 0 | 83 |
| 2010s | 0 | 150 |
| 2020s | 0 | 137 |
Meaning & origin
Auguste is a feminine name of French and German origin, derived from the Latin Augustus, meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable.' It first appeared on U.S. records in 1882, the same year it reached its peak rank of 3,848th. After falling out of common use for much of the 20th century, it has been on a rising trajectory since 1991, reflecting renewed interest in vintage French names. Currently, about 1 in every 61,003 newborn girls receives the name. Auguste is the feminine counterpart to August and shares roots with Augusta and Augustina. It evokes a classic, European elegance without being overly ornate.
Auguste derives from the Latin name Augustus, meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable,' itself from 'augere' (to increase). The feminine Auguste emerged in French and German as a counterpart to the masculine Auguste (or August). It was borne by several European royals and became moderately common in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
“Auguste” around the world
Where Auguste lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#72
in 2024
Quebec
#50
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gussie, Augie, Gusta
Sibling names for Auguste
Names that share Auguste's style, for a brother or sister.
