A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Augustina since 1888
Babies named Augustina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Augustina's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 27 |
| 1900s | 49 |
| 1910s | 181 |
| 1920s | 374 |
| 1930s | 217 |
| 1940s | 185 |
| 1950s | 151 |
| 1960s | 133 |
| 1970s | 172 |
| 1980s | 183 |
| 1990s | 152 |
| 2000s | 156 |
| 2010s | 178 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
Augustina is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'augustus' meaning 'great' or 'venerable'. Historically, it appeared in U.S. records as early as 1888, reaching its peak rank of 5,099 in 2025 after a revival since 2005. In its peak year of 1903, it was used more frequently, but it remains a rare choice today. The name has seen a steady rise in recent decades, reflecting a growing interest in vintage and elaborate feminine forms. While not recorded in top states, its usage is scattered, often favored by parents seeking a distinct alternative to more common classics like Augusta or Augustine.
Augustina is a Latinate feminine form of Augustinus, itself derived from the Latin 'augustus' meaning 'great, venerable'. The name has been used in Christian contexts, notably in honor of Saint Augustine of Hippo. It appeared in English-speaking countries by the 19th century, often as a more elaborate variant of Augusta.
“Augustina” around the world
Where Augustina 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: Gus, Tina, Augie, Aggie
Sibling names for Augustina
Names that share Augustina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Seraphina, Clementine, Henrietta, Juliette, Bernadette
