Auguste
Every Auguste since 1882 — 496 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Auguste
Auguste is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,853 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 496 American babies have been named Auguste — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Auguste stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Auguste year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 28 | #3,853 |
| 2024 | — | — | 33 | #3,459 |
| 2023 | — | — | 17 | #5,490 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,000 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,130 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,007 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,578 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,339 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,607 |
| 2016 | — | — | 19 | #4,965 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,733 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,502 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,423 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,703 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,051 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #12,415 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,737 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #9,947 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,143 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #10,788 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,365 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,165 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,038 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #7,708 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,496 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,185 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #8,980 |
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| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,249 |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #3,849 |
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Famous people named Auguste
- Auguste Comte Philosopher · 1798–1857
- Auguste Rodin Sculptor · 1840–1917
- Auguste Escoffier Writer · 1847–1935
- Auguste Piccard Physicist · 1884–1962
- Auguste de Marmont Military personnel · 1774–1852
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Auguste in 2025?
Auguste ranked #3,853 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Auguste?
496 babies have been named Auguste in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Auguste most popular?
Auguste peaked in 2024, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Auguste a boy or girl name?
Auguste is used for both: about 6% of babies named Auguste have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Auguste rising or falling?
Auguste is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Auguste?
Well-known people named Auguste include Auguste Comte (philosopher), Auguste Rodin (sculptor), Auguste Escoffier (writer).