Augustus is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #759 in 1997 with 21 recorded births. This places Augustus in the top 20% 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. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 10.5%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 14,974 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.