gender neutral
August
majestic, venerable
About August
Dignified and unexpected, this name choice makes a powerful statement about rejecting limiting gender conventions. The strong, single syllable carries weight and presence that commands attention. Traditionally masculine, it gains new dimension when given to a girl, suggesting someone who will challenge norms and exceed expectations. The name evokes late summer warmth, harvest time, and the satisfaction of achievements realized. There's an intellectual quality to it, bringing to mind scholars, artists, and leaders throughout history. Parents choosing this name often value substance over frills, preferring meaningful depth to surface-level prettiness. It stands out dramatically in a world of Emmas and Olivias, offering true distinctiveness. The name ages impeccably, never feeling childish or diminutive. It represents a bold choice for confident parents raising a daughter who will define her own identity.
Popularity of the Name August
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | #897 | #231 | |
| 2019 | #845 | #409 | |
| 2020 | #856 | #299 | |
| 2021 | #841 | #268 | #926 |
| 2022 | #865 | #213 | #964 |
| 2023 | #913 | #306 | |
| 2024 | #912 | #302 | |
| 2025 | #962 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name August
Names Similar to August
Nicknames for August
- Auggie
- Gus
- Augie
- Gusty
- Gussie
Famous People Named August
| August Ames | Canadian-American adult film actress |
| August McLaughlin | American writer and podcast host |
| August Wilmot | American painter |
| August Brentano | German writer and publisher |
| August Köhler | German botanist |
| August Willich | German-American Union general during the American Civil War |
| August De Boodt | Flemish botanist and physician |
| August Strindberg | Swedish playwright and author |
| August Gailit | Estonian writer |
| August Thyssen | German industrialist |
| August Francke | German Lutheran theologian |
| August Schmarsow | German art historian |
| August Bebel | German socialist politician |
| August Macke | German Expressionist painter |
| August Agboola Browne | Trinidadian and Tobagonian writer and politician |
| August Leopold Crelle | German mathematician and engineer |
| August Belmont | German-American financier and diplomat |
| August Anheuser Busch Jr. | American brewing magnate |
| August Allebé | Dutch painter and academic |
| August Ludwig von Schlözer | German historian |
Characters Named August
| August Cartwright | "The Good Luck of Right Now" by Matthew Quick |
| August Boatwright | "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd |
| August Marks | "Sons of Anarchy" TV series |
| August Walker | "Mission - Impossible - Fallout" movie |
| August Moriarty | "Moriarty the Patriot" manga and anime |
| August Addison | "The Extinction Trials" by S.M. Wilson |
| August Pullman | "Flipped" by Wendelin Van Draanen |
| August Wayne Booth | "Once Upon a Time" TV series |
| August Dmitri Rauber | "The Calculating Stars" by Mary Robinette Kowal |
| August "Gus" MacArthur | "Lock & Mori" book series by Heather W. Petty |
| August Pennyweather "Auggie" | "Artemis Fowl" series by Eoin Colfer |
| August Saint-Gaudens | "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt |
| August Grunewald | "The Bone Season" by Samantha Shannon |
| August "Augie" Rottmann | "Eighth Grade Bites" book series by Heather Brewer |
| August "Auggie" Posen | "Pitch Perfect" movie series |