boy's name · in the US
Augustine
aw-GUS-tin (English)
- Origin Latin
- Gender Boy (US)
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 62,497
France
#258
2025 births
Augustine means venerable, and it began as a title rather than a name — the Senate voted Octavian the style Augustus in 27 BC, and everything since descends from that vote. The name is reviving.
- Augustine is a name of Latin origin.
- Peaked in France in 1901, when 1,930 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1900s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- Today about 1 in 2,742 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Augustine Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 17,380 |
| 1910s | 9,920 |
| 1920s | 6,040 |
| 1930s | 2,035 |
| 1940s | 660 |
| 1950s | 335 |
| 1960s | 210 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 215 |
| 2000s | 640 |
| 2010s | 2,505 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 1,610 |
What Augustine Means
Augustine means venerable, majestic or consecrated. The Latin augustus described something worthy of reverence, and it was conferred as an honor before it became a name.
Where Augustine Comes From
Augustine descends from Augustinus, a derivative of Augustus — venerable or consecrated, related to augur and to augere, to increase. It was not a name but a title the Senate conferred on Octavian in 27 BC, and August the month was renamed for him. Augustine of Hippo wrote the Confessions and shaped Western theology more than any figure between Paul and Aquinas; a second Augustine led the mission that converted Kent in 597. The name is reviving.
Augustine in Use
Augustine peaked in France in 1901, when 1,930 babies were registered, and it is reviving. It now ranks 258th in France on 215 births, 547th in the United States on 587 and 1,997th in England and Wales on 13, across 62,497 lifetime births in four markets. About 73 percent of recorded births are female, which is the reverse of both saints who carried it.
How Popular Is Augustine?
In 2025, Augustine was given to 215 babies in France, ranking #258 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Augustine Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Augustine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Augustine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Augustine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Augustine is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Boys' 6% girls · 4,334 babies
- France Girls' 100% girls · 2,895 babies
- Canada Both 32% girls · 296 babies
- England & Wales Boys' 8% girls · 92 babies
How to Say Augustine
- English aw-GUS-tin /ɔːˈɡʌs.tɪn/
2 nicknames for Augustine
Each one is a name in its own right — the figure underneath is how it is doing today, so you can see which short forms are rising and which have faded.
Augustine in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Augustine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Augustine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Augustine
What does the name Augustine mean?
Venerable — the Latin augustus, a title before it was a name.
Is August the month related?
Yes — renamed for Augustus after the Senate conferred the title in 27 BC.
Is Austin the same name?
Yes — Austin is a worn-down English form of Augustine.
Is Augustine coming back?
It is reviving, at 258th in France.
How popular is the name Augustine?
In 2025, Augustine was given to 215 babies in France, ranking #258 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Augustine a girl's or a boy's name?
Augustine is used for both girls and boys. About 73% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Augustine?
Augustine has 3 syllables.
When was Augustine most popular?
Augustine peaked in 1901, when 1,930 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1900s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
What are the nicknames for Augustine?
Augustine is usually shortened to Gus and Tina.
Is Augustine a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Augustine currently ranks #258 in France. After peaking in the 1900s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.