Augustine
Every Augustine since 1880 — 20,006 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Augustine
Augustine is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #545 in 2025 with 549 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 20,006 American babies have been named Augustine — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 587 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 Augustine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Augustine 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 | 38 | #3,839 | 549 | #545 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,827 | 543 | #547 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,013 | 453 | #619 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,686 | 450 | #621 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,628 | 454 | #613 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,116 | 352 | #711 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,197 | 334 | #728 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,639 | 306 | #765 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,846 | 300 | #784 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,015 | 336 | #728 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,149 | 278 | #815 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,751 | 220 | #960 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,768 | 209 | #955 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,628 | 199 | #1,001 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,692 | 156 | #1,153 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,873 | 187 | #1,037 |
| 2009 | 13 | #8,966 | 165 | #1,118 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,651 | 153 | #1,169 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,135 | 168 | #1,088 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,896 | 126 | #1,308 |
| 2005 | 14 | #7,948 | 138 | #1,155 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,315 | 142 | #1,114 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,582 | 138 | #1,112 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,580 | 117 | #1,193 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,841 | 133 | #1,080 |
| 2000 | 7 | #11,946 | 116 | #1,175 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,135 | 107 | #1,097 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,309 | 84 | #1,188 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,418 | 79 | #1,033 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,471 | 106 | #860 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,224 | 84 | #901 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,727 | 89 | #854 |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,059 | 93 | #765 |
| 1960 | 24 | #2,438 | 94 | #788 |
| 1955 | 41 | #1,598 | 104 | #715 |
| 1950 | 49 | #1,305 | 109 | #669 |
| 1945 | 40 | #1,261 | 92 | #630 |
| 1940 | 40 | #1,152 | 95 | #608 |
| 1935 | 43 | #1,057 | 107 | #556 |
| 1930 | 51 | #1,031 | 122 | #542 |
| 1925 | 84 | #806 | 144 | #506 |
| 1920 | 65 | #904 | 144 | #502 |
| 1915 | 45 | #991 | 90 | #605 |
| 1910 | 25 | #860 | 18 | #710 |
| 1905 | 21 | #798 | 13 | #667 |
| 1900 | 24 | #743 | 12 | #746 |
| 1895 | 17 | #773 | 7 | #880 |
| 1890 | 14 | #729 | 13 | #535 |
| 1885 | — | — | 12 | #549 |
| 1880 | 6 | #749 | 12 | #531 |
Famous people named Augustine
- Augustine of Hippo Philosopher · 354–430
- Augustine of Canterbury Religious figure · 510–604
- Augustine Washington Politician · 1694–1743
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Augustine in 2025?
Augustine ranked #545 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 549 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Augustine?
20,006 babies have been named Augustine in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Augustine most popular?
Augustine peaked in 2025, when 587 newborns received the name.
Is Augustine a boy or girl name?
Augustine is used for both: about 19% of babies named Augustine have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Augustine rising or falling?
Augustine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Augustine?
Well-known people named Augustine include Augustine of Hippo (philosopher), Augustine of Canterbury (religious figure), Augustine Washington (politician).