NAME PROFILE
August
August is a Latin name meaning 'great' or 'magnificent.' It conveys a sense of grandeur and importance, often associated with the height of summer and the fullness of life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 74,452 |
| Gender | Male (78% / 22%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%TX — 21%IL — 20%NY — 20%OH — 17%
Notable People
Augustus (Roman Emperor) · August Wilson (Playwright, *Fences*) · August Alsina (Singer) · August Landmesser (Symbol of resistance against Nazi Germany) · Augustus Waters (Fictional character, *The Fault in Our Stars*)
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