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Auguster

aw-GUHS-tur /ɔːˈɡʌs.tər/

At a glance

In short
Auguster is a strong and dignified English name derived from the Latin "Augustus," meaning "great" or "venerable." A unique and distinguished choice for baby boys.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1952 (#3,734)
Babies in 1952
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,133 in 1941
First recorded
1915

Meaning of Auguster

Auguster is a traditionally male name with English origins. It is derived from the Latin name Augustus, which means "great" or "venerable". Auguster is a variation of the more commonly used name Augusta, which is typically associated with females. The name Auguster has a strong and dignified sound to it, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a unique and distinguished name for their baby boy. In the United States, Auguster has had occasional appearances in the records of newborns since at least 1915. While not currently ranked among the top names, its historical usage suggests that it has enduring appeal.

How to pronounce Auguster

English

Popularity of Auguster in the U.S.

Auguster was last recorded in the U.S. in 1952, ranked #3,734 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,133 in 1941. It first appears in the records in 1915.

Bar and line chart: Auguster in the U.S., 1915–1952. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 7 in 1925 and 5 in 1952. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,133 in 1941, #3,734 in 1952.
  • Boys named Auguster (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1915–1952. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1915⁠–⁠1952 5 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
195253,734back
194163,133back
192573,408back
192363,822back
191553,825new

Notable people named Auguster

  • Auguster Asantewa Boateng is a Ghanaian journalist and social entrepreneur who leads SHE Media and serves as chief editor of Power House magazine.