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Augusten

♂ Boy

Pronounced AW-guh-sten /ˈɔː.ɡə.stɛn/Medium

Meaning: Augusten is a variant of Augustine or Augustus, from the Latin augustus ('venerable; majestic'). It is familiar from the writer Augusten Burroughs, and reads as a distinguished, slightly literary form.Low

In 30 seconds: A distinguished name: Augusten spins off Augustine/Augustus, from Latin for 'venerable' (said 'AW-guh-sten'). Literary and dignified.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningAugusten is a variant of Augustine or Augustus, from the Latin augustus ('venerable; majestic'). It is familiar from the writer Augusten Burroughs, and reads as a distinguished, slightly literary form.
U.S. rank (2024)#12486 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520062024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Augusten is a form of Augustine or Augustus, from the Latin augustus ('venerable; majestic'). Known from writer Augusten Burroughs, it reads as a dignified, faintly literary pick. Distinguished and warm (said 'AW-guh-sten').

As spelled here it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, literary, and dignified.

Did you know? Augusten is a variant of Augustine or Augustus — from Latin augustus ('venerable; majestic') — and is familiar from the writer Augusten Burroughs, giving it a literary air (said 'AW-guh-sten').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Augusten — Variant of Augustine/Augustus; Latin 'venerable'

Variations

AugustineAugustinAugustus

Nicknames

GusAugie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Augusten mean?

Augusten is a variant of Augustine or Augustus, from the Latin augustus ('venerable; majestic').

How do you pronounce Augusten?

It's said AW-guh-sten /ˈɔː.ɡə.stɛn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Augusten a boy or girl name?

Augusten is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Augusten?

Augusten is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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