Unisex name · Latin
Augustine
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: venerableAugustine is a gender-neutral name that comes from Latin and means "venerable". It is used in English and French.
- Meaning
- Venerable
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Unisex
- US rank
- #3839 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Augustine
As a boy's name, Augustine comes from Latin and means "venerable". It is used in English.
As a girl's name, Augustine comes from Latin and means "venerable, great". It is used in French.
In French, say oh-goos-TEEN. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Augustine is also a surname: the 2,562nd most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 13,755 people. See the most common last names.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Augustine on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Augustine on 3 lists.
“Venerable; Latin. Saint's name with a Roman ring”
From Boy middle names, long middle names for short first names
“Bishop of Hippo whose Confessions are still widely read”
From Priest names, saint names with meaning
“Venerable, great; Latin. Say oh-goos-TEEN”
From French girl names, vintage French girl names
How popular is Augustine?
In 2025, 38 girls and 549 boys in the US were named Augustine.
As a girl’s name
- US rank in 2025
- #3,839
- 38 babies, 24 per million girls
- Best rank
- #679 in 1882
- Most babies: 84 in 1925
- Babies since 1880
- At least 3,842
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 40 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 60 per million |
| 1900s | 72 per million |
| 1910s | 54 per million |
| 1920s | 58 per million |
| 1930s | 50 per million |
| 1940s | 33 per million |
| 1950s | 20 per million |
| 1960s | 10 per million |
| 1970s | 7 per million |
| 1980s | 4 per million |
| 1990s | 4 per million |
| 2000s | 7 per million |
| 2010s | 10 per million |
| 2020s | 19 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,015 | #6,846 | #5,639 | #9,197 | #6,116 | #4,628 | #4,686 | #5,013 | #3,827 | #3,839 |
As a boy’s name
- US rank in 2025
- #545
- 549 babies, 321 per million boys
- Best rank
- #474 in 1906
- Most babies: 549 in 2025
- Babies since 1880
- At least 16,164
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 79 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 82 per million |
| 1900s | 105 per million |
| 1910s | 123 per million |
| 1920s | 136 per million |
| 1930s | 101 per million |
| 1940s | 66 per million |
| 1950s | 50 per million |
| 1960s | 47 per million |
| 1970s | 56 per million |
| 1980s | 49 per million |
| 1990s | 51 per million |
| 2000s | 70 per million |
| 2010s | 134 per million |
| 2020s | 270 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #728 | #784 | #765 | #728 | #711 | #613 | #621 | #619 | #547 | #545 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Augustine
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- AgustínVenerable, great (Latin, boy)
- AgustinaVenerable, great (Latin, girl)
- AugusteExalted, venerable (Latin, boy)
- AugustinVenerable, great (Latin, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- AugustExalted, venerable (Latin, boy)
- SebastianMan of sebaste, venerable (Greek, boy)
- AugustaGreat, venerable (Latin, girl)
- AugustoExalted, venerable (Latin, boy)
- GusGreat, venerable (Latin, boy)
- AgostinoVenerable, great (Latin, boy)
- AugustusGreat, venerable (Latin, boy)
- AustinGreat, venerable (Latin, boy)
- AvgustaVenerable, sacred (Latin, girl)
- BastianMan of Sebaste, venerable (Greek, boy)
Middle names for Augustine
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- LeoA lion (Latin, boy)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- MaxThe greatest (Latin, boy)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
Augustine: common questions
What does the name Augustine mean?
Augustine comes from Latin and means "venerable". It also has another origin: "venerable, great" from Latin.
Is Augustine a boy or girl name?
Augustine is used for both boys and girls. In 2025, 38 girls and 549 boys in the US were named Augustine, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Augustine come from?
Augustine comes from Latin and means "venerable". Today it is used in English and French.
How popular is the name Augustine?
Augustine ranked #3,839 in the US in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Augustine?
Forms of Augustine with the same meaning and origin include Agustín (Spanish), Agustina (Spanish), Auguste (French) and Augustin (French).
What middle names go with Augustine?
Middle names that flow well with Augustine include Belle, Gwen, Heath, Hugh and James. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.