August

Meaning of August

August means "venerable" or "majestic." It was a title given to Roman emperors.

August has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of August

August is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #81 in 2025 from #614 in 2000.

August as a girl's name

August is also used as a girl's name. August means "great" or "venerable." It was originally a title given to Roman emperors.

Notable people named August

• August Wilson
  Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
• August Diehl
  German actor
• August Ames
  Canadian adult film actress
• August Schellenberg
  Canadian actor
• August Krogh
  Nobel Prize-winning physiologist

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Questions about the name August

What does the name August mean?

August means august means "venerable" or "majestic." it was a title given to roman emperors, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is August a boy's or a girl's name?

August is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name August?

In 2025, August ranked #81 for boys, up from #88 the year before.

When was August most popular?

August peaked at #81 in 2025.