Augie
Augie is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Great, magnificent, or exalted.
Origin and history
Augie originated as a diminutive of August, Augustus, or Augustine. It shares the Latin roots of these classical names, conveying grandeur or veneration. While historically used as a friendly short form, it has seen occasional standalone usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
749 babies in the United States have been named Augie since 1880. It ranks #3927 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1797.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.6 %)
- NY (32.9 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 14 |
| 1920-1930 | 28 |
| 1930-1940 | 52 |
| 1940-1950 | 95 |
| 1950-1960 | 140 |
| 1960-1970 | 109 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 31 |
| 2010-2019 | 97 |
| 2020-2029 | 130 |
Famous people named Augie
- Augie Ojeda: Baseball player, Coach
- Augie Garrido: Baseball coach
- Augie Meyers: Musician, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Augie evolved as a cozy, familiar nickname for classic Latin names like Augustus and Augustine.
- Like Archie and Alfie, diminutives ending in '-ie' or '-y' have enjoyed a recent resurgence as standalone names.