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Augustine is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Roman name Augustinus, itself derived from the name Augustus. Saint Augustine of Hippo was a 5th-century Christian theologian and author from North Africa." It ranked #545 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Roman name Augustinus, itself derived from the name Augustus. Saint Augustine of Hippo was a 5th-century Christian theologian and author from North Africa. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Augustine ranked #545 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #545 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Augustine mean?
Behind the Name does not give Augustine a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the Roman name Augustinus, itself.
Is Augustine a popular name?
Augustine ranked #545 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Augustine a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Augustine appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Augustine (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
