Augusta
Augusta: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΙΛΙ‘ΚstΙ/
Meaning and origin of Augusta
- A female given name from Latin.
- A male given name transferred from the surname or place name.
Etymology
From Latin Augusta, feminine of Augustus. The places are mostly named for British royalty.
How popular is Augusta?
Since 1880, 16,588 girls and 1,693 boys in the U.S. have been named Augusta (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #108 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #564 in 1901. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Augusta FAQ
What does the name Augusta mean?
A female given name from Latin. A male given name transferred from the surname or place name. From Latin Augusta, feminine of Augustus. The places are mostly named for British royalty.
What is the origin of the name Augusta?
Augusta is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Augusta?
Since 1880, 16,588 girls and 1,693 boys in the U.S. have been named Augusta (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #108 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #564 in 1901. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Augusta a boy or girl name?
Augusta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,588 girls and 1,693 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.