Augustine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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"
Pronunciation
/ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Augustine derives from the Latin 'Augustinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Augustus', meaning 'great' or 'venerable'.
Meaning
great, venerable
Language Evolution
Augustus, Augustinus, Augustine
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.
Variants & Derivatives
August, Augusta, Gus
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.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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.