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August
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“Great; magnificent”
🌍 Latin📊 #136 nationally+116%
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Derived from Emperor Augustus (meaning 'great'). Carries a golden, sun-drenched quality. Distinguished without being stuffy. 'Gus' and 'Auggie' are adorable.
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