Augustine means great or magnificent — from the Latin augustus. Saint Augustine of Hippo IS the most influential theologian in Western history — his Confessions invented autobiography. Saint Augustine of Canterbury brought Christianity to England. Four syllables of the most influential theologian, invented autobiography, and brought Christianity to England.
Augustine means great. Saint Augustine of Hippo IS the most influential theologian — his Confessions invented autobiography. Canterbury's Augustine brought Christianity to England.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Latin; Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD).
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Today
Augustine remains a beloved choice, ranking #694 in the US. 19,409 babies have been named Augustine since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Augustine?
2024peak year
Today, Augustine is rarely chosen — ranked around #694, with only about 404 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2024, 538 babies were given the name (ranked #551 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Augustine has been trending upward in recent years. In all, around 19,409 babies have been registered as Augustine since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Augustine's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — theological seeking. People named Augustine tend to be regal, influential, and gifted at inventing autobiography AND bringing Christianity to nations.
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