Augustin
Augustin is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Exalted, majestic, or venerable.
Origin and history
Augustin is a classical name derived from the Latin title Augustus, meaning exalted or venerable. Historically popularized across Europe by Saint Augustine of Hippo, the French variant Augustin has maintained a steady presence in the U.S. It offers a sophisticated, timeless alternative to the more common Austin and August.
Popularity in the United States
4,163 babies in the United States have been named Augustin since 1880. It ranks #1943 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1503.
States where it is most popular
- TX (51.1 %)
- CA (31.4 %)
- NY (11.7 %)
- IL (1.7 %)
- FL (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 17 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 46 |
| 1910-1920 | 138 |
| 1920-1930 | 261 |
| 1930-1940 | 236 |
| 1940-1950 | 245 |
| 1950-1960 | 279 |
| 1960-1970 | 258 |
| 1970-1980 | 372 |
| 1980-1990 | 339 |
| 1990-2000 | 398 |
| 2000-2010 | 509 |
| 2010-2019 | 625 |
| 2020-2029 | 427 |
Famous people named Augustin
- Augustin Fresnel: Physicist, Engineer
Nicknames
Gus, Auggie, Austin
Fun facts
- Augustin is the standard French form of Augustine and remains popular in French-speaking countries.
- The name gained widespread European usage due to the influential writings of Saint Augustine.