Augustine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Augustine has Latin origins, derived from 'Augustus', meaning great or venerable. It evolved through various historical forms such as Augustus and Augustinus. The name is associated with prominent historical figures, particularly St. Augustine of Hippo, which contributes to its traits of wisdom and depth. It has no biblical background but holds significant Christian relevance.

The name Augustine is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Augustine has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Augustine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 520th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 580th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 729th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 849th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1069th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1142nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 721st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 872nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1030th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1718th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4920th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9919th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8741st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5472nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Augustine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Augustine"

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Pronunciation

/ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Augustine derives from the Latin 'Augustinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Augustus', meaning 'great' or 'venerable'.

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Meaning

great, venerable

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Language Evolution

Augustus, Augustinus, Augustine

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the Christian context due to St. Augustine of Hippo, a prominent theologian and philosopher in the early church, who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries.

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Variants & Derivatives

August, Augusta, Gus

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Modern Popularity & Image

Augustine is viewed as a classic and sophisticated name, often associated with wisdom and depth due to its historical and religious significance.

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Famous People

St. Augustine of Hippo, Augustine of Canterbury, Augustine Birrell, Augustine Sedgewick

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Augustine"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Augustine"

"Augustine" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 520th of 7545 2,166
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 580th of 6773 1,911
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 729th of 7552 1,904
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 849th of 10718 1,464
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1069th of 16616 1,463
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1142nd of 24088 2,277
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 721st of 23106 4,227
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 872nd of 9107 1,201
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1030th of 9204 928
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1718th of 12526 716
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4920th of 19264 176
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 9919th of 27321 97
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 8741st of 35406 194
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 5472nd of 30306 281

Regional Popularity of "Augustine" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
54.94%
778th/1416
20.96%
289th/1379
38.38%
908th/2366
24.52%
280th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
65.59%
1014th/1546
21.72%
338th/1556
34.98%
823rd/2353
21.14%
327th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
52.76%
1175th/2227
22.92%
557th/2430
28.18%
804th/2853
17.12%
475th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
43.31%
1272nd/2937
28.54%
994th/3483
22.60%
795th/3518
13.90%
562nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
55.28%
2037th/3685
31.69%
1418th/4475
19.83%
1030th/5194
11.48%
725th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
27.80%
1274th/4582
27.58%
1424th/5164
18.00%
1316th/7313
11.32%
845th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
15.14%
603rd/3984
18.28%
820th/4487
12.72%
868th/6822
9.70%
609th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Augustine" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
88.77%
1257th/1416
60.77%
838th/1379
30.52%
722nd/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
1546th/1546
90.55%
1409th/1556
33.02%
777th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 94.32%
2292nd/2430
41.85%
1194th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 94.54%
4242nd/4487
94.50%
6447th/6822
91.95%
5771st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Augustine"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Augustine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.