Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name August.
National Rank (2025)
#81
All-Time Peak Rank
#74 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
68,182
Unisex Distribution91.6% Boy / 8.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The August Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind August
According to SSA data, August achieved its highest historical rank of #74 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 3,958 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 89.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name August scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+89.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,958Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
14yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,012
1890s:1,703
1900s:1,245
1910s:4,869
1920s:5,277
1930s:3,208
1940s:2,434
1950s:1,841
1960s:1,234
1970s:1,044
1980s:1,153
1990s:2,153
2000s:3,859
2010s:15,827
2020s:20,323
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAu-ust
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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