Agostino
Agostino is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Majestic, venerable, or exalted.
Origin and history
Agostino is an Italian masculine name derived from the Latin name Augustinus, meaning majestic or venerable. While classic in Italy, it remains relatively rare in the United States, given to fewer than 1,000 boys since 1880. It carries a traditional, European flair for parents seeking a classic Latinate name.
Popularity in the United States
626 babies in the United States have been named Agostino since 1880. It ranks #4050 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- NY (92.8 %)
- NJ (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 42 |
| 1920-1930 | 97 |
| 1930-1940 | 40 |
| 1940-1950 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 41 |
| 1960-1970 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 43 |
| 2010-2019 | 68 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Famous people named Agostino
- Agostino Carracci: Artist, Painter
- Agostino Di Bartolomei: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Auggie, Ago, Gus
Fun facts
- Agostino is the direct Italian form of the Latin name Augustinus, which originated from Augustus.
- Agostino di Duccio was a prominent 15th-century Italian Renaissance sculptor.