How old is someone named Augustus?
The average Augustus is 21 years old.
Half of all living Augustuses are between 6 and 27. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Augustuses are much younger than 21.
When was Augustus popular?
Augustus is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2024.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 380 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,289 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,548 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,068 | 130 |
| 1940s | 967 | 410 |
| 1950s | 855 | 560 |
| 1960s | 601 | 490 |
| 1970s | 509 | 460 |
| 1980s | 531 | 500 |
| 1990s | 1,419 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 2,279 | 2,200 |
| 2010s | 5,102 | 5,100 |
| 2020s | 4,094 | 4,100 |
How many Augustuses are still alive?
About 15,000 Augustuses are alive in the US today. That's 70% of the roughly 22,000 babies named Augustus since 1880.
Most Augustuses ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Augustus?
About half of living Augustuses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Augustus an old name?
Not really. Augustus is younger than 69 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Augustus will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Augustus a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Augustuses are men.
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Questions about the name Augustus
How old is the average Augustus?
The average Augustus in the US is 21 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Augustus?
About 15,000 Augustuses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 22,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Augustus most popular?
In 2024, when about 790 baby boys were named Augustus.
Is Augustus a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 54% of living Augustuses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this