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How Many People Are Named August?
Estimated people named August living in the U.S. today
49,963
Gender distribution
88% male · 12% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 70,192
- Peak year: 2024 (4,166 births)
- Estimated living today: 49,963
August by age group — who carries the name today?
August popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name August
August has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 70,192 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 49,963 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,841 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Augusts you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named August in the US?
An estimated 49,963 people named August are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes August rare — about 1 in 6,841 Americans.
Is August a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, August is 88% male and 12% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was August most popular?
August peaked in 2024, when 4,166 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name August?
August ranks #911 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).