The nameAuguste
Auguste is the French form of Augustus, "venerable". The title of the first Roman emperor, it is back in fashion in France.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Auguste comes from the Latin augustus, "venerable, majestic".
Origin
Latin. Octavian received the title Augustus in 27 BC, and the month of August is named after him.
History
Very common in 19th century France, Auguste has been coming back since the 2010s.
Did you know?
- On 28 December 1895, Auguste and Louis Lumière held the first public paid film screening, in Paris.
- Rodin's Thinker was first meant to show Dante, seated above The Gates of Hell.
Famous people named Auguste
- Auguste Rodin, sculptor
- Auguste Renoir, painter
- Auguste Lumière, co-inventor of the cinématographe
Popularity of the name Auguste
Auguste in France
Auguste was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 28,270 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Auguste. Half of all babies named Auguste in France were born before 1916, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 794 births a year on average, against 602 in the five years before.
Auguste in Belgium
Auguste was most popular in Belgium in the 2020s, with 367 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Auguste. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Auguste in Belgium were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 65 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Auguste in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Auguste mean?
Auguste comes from the Latin augustus, "venerable, majestic".
What is the origin of the name Auguste?
Latin. Octavian received the title Augustus in 27 BC, and the month of August is named after him.
Is Auguste a girl's or a boy's name?
Auguste is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Auguste?
Variants and related names of Auguste include Augusto.
Who are famous people named Auguste?
Auguste Rodin, sculptor; Auguste Renoir, painter; Auguste Lumière, co-inventor of the cinématographe.