August

Primarily a boy's name · 100% boys

Meaning

August is both a given name and surname developed from the Latin, Augustus. Derived from the Latin word augere, meaning "to increase", Augustus had the meaning "esteemed" or "venerable" and was a title given to Roman emperors.

From Wikipedia

August first appears in the data in 2014 and has been recorded in 7 different years as a boy's name. Its single biggest year was 2025 with 252 babies (rank #80 that year). In 2025 it was given to 252 boys (rank #80). The name has been rising over the last five years.

Numerology of August

In Pythagorean numerology, every letter has a value from 1 to 9. Adding the letters of August yields these three numbers — a playful read on the name's character.

8Destiny numberThe achieverDriven, capable, comfortable wielding influence.Sum of every letter. The overall character a name carries.
7Soul urgeThe seekerIntrospective, analytical, drawn to the unknown.Sum of the vowels — what's said to drive the heart.
1PersonalityThe leaderIndependent, pioneering, drawn to going first.Sum of the consonants — the outer impression.

505

Total babies (all years)

Years in the data

252

Peak in a single year

Popularity Over Time — Boys

Famous people named August

August Kekuléuniversity teacher · b. 1829
August Bebelsocial democrat · b. 1840
August Mackedraftsperson · b. 1887
August Kroghphysiologist · b. 1874
August Ferdinand Möbiusuniversity teacher · b. 1790

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Year-by-Year Detail

Rank is among all boys' names registered that year.

Year	Babies	Rank
2014	1	#956
2015	5	#275
2016	6	#254
2017	5	#291
2023	92	#102
2024	143	#100
2025	252	#80