Gender: Female
Origin: Latin, Greek
Meaning: Majestic or great, Exalted, Worthy of Respect, Dignified
Pronunciation: aw-guhst, /ˈɔːɡəst/, AA G AH S T
Popularity Rank: #10,672
The name August is of Latin origin, meaning 'great' or 'majestic'. It was originally given to boys born in the month of Augustus, in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus. It can also be used as a unisex name.
The name August is of Latin, Greek origin and means Majestic or great, Exalted, Worthy of Respect, Dignified, Month of the Sun, Summer, One of the Months in the Twelve Months, Venerable, Holy, Form of Augustus, Revered. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
August is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Austria, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: aw-guhst
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɔːɡəst/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AA G AH S T
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name August is recorded 4,686 times globally, ranking it as the 10,672th most common name worldwide.
August is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,017 occurrences, making it the 2,939th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name August is found among 1 in every 461 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,939 | 1 : 1,779 |
| South Africa | #2,968 | 1 : 4,022 |
| Austria | #643 | 1 : 511 |
| Netherlands | #2,629 | 1 : 1,790 |
| Sweden | #600 | 1 : 461 |
| Germany | #2,744 | 1 : 2,084 |
| Malaysia | #7,061 | 1 : 12,842 |
| Denmark | #497 | 1 : 555 |
| Saudi Arabia | #15,582 | 1 : 20,807 |
| Belgium | #2,577 | 1 : 2,188 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name August from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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