Name Legacy

August

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

August was most popular in 2025, when 4,226 American babies were given the name — ranking #131 that year. In 2025 it ranked #131, with 4,226 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 74,452 people named August.

Most popular in2025
Rank that year#131
Births that year4,226
Total since 188074,452

August over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks August’s peak in 2025. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org