Augusta
Augusta is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Majestic, exalted, venerable.
Origin and history
Augusta is a feminine given name of Latin origin, representing the female form of Augustus. Historically used in ancient Rome as an honorific title for empresses, it came to mean 'majestic' or 'venerable'. In the United States, it was a classic nineteenth-century name that remains a vintage choice today.
Popularity in the United States
16,588 babies in the United States have been named Augusta since 1880. It ranks #1190 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.3 %)
- AL (9.8 %)
- MS (7.5 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- PA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,145 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,642 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,023 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,827 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,215 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,042 |
| 1940-1950 | 694 |
| 1950-1960 | 488 |
| 1960-1970 | 283 |
| 1970-1980 | 372 |
| 1980-1990 | 321 |
| 1990-2000 | 471 |
| 2000-2010 | 371 |
| 2010-2019 | 435 |
| 2020-2029 | 259 |
Famous people named Augusta
- Augusta Savage: Sculptor, Educator
- Augusta Webster: Poet, Writer
Nicknames
Auggie, Gussie, Aggie
Fun facts
- Augusta was originally an honorific title granted to Roman empresses and female relatives of the emperor.
- The name was widely used in geography, most notably becoming the capital city of Maine.