Find out how popular the first name Auggie has been for the last 13 years (from 2012 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Auggie by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Auggie is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Auggie being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 30 male babies and 5 female babies born with the name Auggie.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 5 baby girls were named Auggie in 2024, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Auggie

The name Auggie is a diminutive form of the name August, which has its roots in the Roman imperial name Augustus. The name Augustus was derived from the Latin word "augere," meaning "to increase" or "to make great." This name was first used by the Roman emperor Gaius Octavius, who was given the honorific title "Augustus" by the Roman Senate in 27 BC.

The name August became popular in various European countries, particularly in Germany, where it was often used as a first name. The diminutive form Auggie emerged as a nickname or shortened version of August, likely in English-speaking countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Auggie can be found in the 1871 novel "The Last Chronicle of Barset" by Anthony Trollope, where a character named Auggie is mentioned. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the 20th century.

Notable historical figures who bore the name Auggie include Auggie Wren (1907-1965), an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist who performed with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra. Another notable Auggie was Auggie Holm (1911-1988), a Swedish-American professional golfer who won several tournaments in the 1930s and 1940s.

In the world of sports, Auggie Busch (1918-2009) was an American businessman and former chairman of the Anheuser-Busch brewing company, who also owned the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. Auggie Tanner (1924-2007) was an American professional baseball player who spent several seasons in the major leagues, primarily with the Detroit Tigers.

Auggie Myers (1922-2010) was an American film editor and sound editor who worked on numerous Hollywood productions, including the classic film "The Godfather." He won an Academy Award for Best Film Editing for his work on the 1979 film "Norma Rae."

While the name Auggie has been used throughout history, it has remained a relatively uncommon first name, often serving as a diminutive or nickname for the more traditional August. However, its connection to the Roman imperial name Augustus and its use by notable figures across various fields have contributed to its enduring presence and historical significance.

Data source

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