Augustine
Augustine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/ · /ˈɔːɡəˌstiːn/
Meaning and origin of Augustine
- A male given name from Latin, notably borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430), a church father and a writer.
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
From Latin Augustīnus, derivative of Augustus. Doublet of Austin.
How popular is Augustine?
Since 1880, 3,842 girls and 16,164 boys in the U.S. have been named Augustine (19% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #679 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #474 in 1906. In 2025 it ranked #545 for boys, with 587 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Augustine
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Augustine FAQ
What does the name Augustine mean?
A male given name from Latin, notably borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430), a church father and a writer. A female given name from French. From Latin Augustīnus, derivative of Augustus. Doublet of Austin.
What is the origin of the name Augustine?
Augustine is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Augustine?
Since 1880, 3,842 girls and 16,164 boys in the U.S. have been named Augustine (19% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #679 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #474 in 1906. In 2025 it ranked #545 for boys, with 587 babies given the name.
Is Augustine a boy or girl name?
Augustine is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,842 girls and 16,164 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.