Augustine
Augustine is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Great, magnificent, or venerable.
Origin and history
Augustine is a classic name of Latin origin, derived from Augustinus, meaning 'great' or 'magnificent'. Traditionally more common for males, it has maintained a continuous presence as a feminine given name in the United States. It offers a sophisticated, vintage alternative to Augusta or August.
Popularity in the United States
3,842 babies in the United States have been named Augustine since 1880. It ranks #2850 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- LA (60.1 %)
- MS (15.8 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
- AL (3.3 %)
- NY (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 53 |
| 1890-1900 | 134 |
| 1900-1910 | 210 |
| 1910-1920 | 438 |
| 1920-1930 | 699 |
| 1930-1940 | 531 |
| 1940-1950 | 485 |
| 1950-1960 | 393 |
| 1960-1970 | 176 |
| 1970-1980 | 105 |
| 1980-1990 | 63 |
| 1990-2000 | 72 |
| 2000-2010 | 121 |
| 2010-2019 | 182 |
| 2020-2029 | 180 |
Nicknames
Auggie, Gussie, Tina
Fun facts
- Augustine comes from Augustinus, a derivative of the Roman title Augustus meaning revered or exalted.
- Although less common than its masculine usage, Augustine has appeared on U.S. female birth records in every decade since 1880.