Augustine
Augustine is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Great, magnificent, or venerable.
Origin and history
Augustine is a classic name derived from the Latin title Augustus, meaning majestic or venerable. It has a long history in Western culture, largely due to Saint Augustine of Hippo. In the United States, it is a timeless choice that has seen a steady rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
16,164 babies in the United States have been named Augustine since 1880. It ranks #930 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #591.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.2 %)
- TX (20.3 %)
- NY (10.4 %)
- PA (6.9 %)
- AZ (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 87 |
| 1890-1900 | 94 |
| 1900-1910 | 142 |
| 1910-1920 | 824 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,497 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,065 |
| 1940-1950 | 983 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,009 |
| 1960-1970 | 902 |
| 1970-1980 | 930 |
| 1980-1990 | 906 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,003 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,396 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,525 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,801 |
Famous people named Augustine
- Augustine of Hippo: Theologian, Bishop
- Augustine Washington: Planter
Nicknames
Gus, Auggie, Augie
Fun facts
- The name stems from Augustus, an honorific title first bestowed upon the Roman Emperor Octavian.
- Saint Augustine's writings, such as Confessions and The City of God, profoundly shaped Western philosophy and Christianity.