How Common is the First Name August?
We estimate that there are 53,727 people named August who are currently alive and were born in the United States. August is the 441st most common for men, and the 883rd most common overall.
How Old are People Named August?
The average person named August is 14.59 years old.
Is August a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
4,226 people named August were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 81st most popular name for boys, and the 131st most popular overall.
The popularity of August peaked in 1882, when it was the 74th most popular name for baby boys.
Is August a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
August is a unisex name, but more common for men. 88.6% of people named August are male, while 11.4% are female.
Popularity of August in England
In 2020, August was the 582nd most popular name for boys in England and Wales.