Augusto
Augusto is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Majestic, magnificent, or venerable.
Origin and history
Augusto is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Latin name Augustus. It shares the historical root meaning majestic or venerable, famously borne by the first Roman Emperor. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,740 babies in the United States have been named Augusto since 1880. It ranks #3056 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1728.
States where it is most popular
- NY (38.5 %)
- CA (29.3 %)
- FL (20.3 %)
- TX (4.3 %)
- NJ (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 33 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 62 |
| 1950-1960 | 112 |
| 1960-1970 | 188 |
| 1970-1980 | 181 |
| 1980-1990 | 195 |
| 1990-2000 | 223 |
| 2000-2010 | 237 |
| 2010-2019 | 224 |
| 2020-2029 | 199 |
Famous people named Augusto
- Augusto Pinochet: General, Dictator
- Augusto Roa Bastos: Novelist, Journalist
- Augusto Monterroso: Writer, Author
Nicknames
Gus, Auggie
Fun facts
- Augusto derives from Augustus, an honorific title bestowed upon Octavian, the first emperor of the Roman Empire.
- Augusto Roa Bastos was a prominent Paraguayan novelist and winner of the prestigious Miguel de Cervantes Prize.