Augustina
Augustina is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Exalted, venerable, or majestic.
Origin and history
Augustina is a feminine given name of Latin origin, serving as a derivative of Augustus or Augustinus. Historically used as an elaboration of Augusta or Tina, it carries classical roots meaning majestic or venerable. In the United States, it has remained a rare but consistently used name over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
2,280 babies in the United States have been named Augustina since 1880. It ranks #3688 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1984.
States where it is most popular
- TX (73.4 %)
- CA (20.8 %)
- NM (2.5 %)
- NY (1.6 %)
- IL (0.98 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 27 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 181 |
| 1920-1930 | 374 |
| 1930-1940 | 217 |
| 1940-1950 | 185 |
| 1950-1960 | 151 |
| 1960-1970 | 133 |
| 1970-1980 | 172 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 152 |
| 2000-2010 | 156 |
| 2010-2019 | 178 |
| 2020-2029 | 117 |
Nicknames
Tina, Auggie, Nina
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin honorific Augustus, originally granted to Octavian, the first Roman emperor.
- Augustina has maintained a quiet presence in U.S. birth records since the late 19th century.