August is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1719 in 2025 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 17 births ranking #1705. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 14,899 girls born was named August. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
August is a Latin name meaning "venerable" or "majestic". It feels calm, dignified, and a little literary, with both historical weight and modern style.
The name comes from an ancient Roman title and later became associated with the month of August. In recent years it has returned strongly through the revival of refined vintage boys' names.