Augustus is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #784 in 1996 with 19 recorded births. This places Augustus in the top 21% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 36 births ranking #880. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 16,764 boys born was named Augustus. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Augustus is the fuller classical form behind August and means "venerable" or "majestic". It has a grand Roman feel without losing the warmth that comes from familiar nicknames such as Gus.
The name is inseparable from the Roman emperor Augustus and the prestige of the ancient title he bore. Its modern revival fits the return of names with history, presence, and nickname flexibility.