UK girl's name
Augusta
Of Latin origin, meaning "majestic" or "venerable".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Augusta is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Augusta popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 9 births.
This profile covers 111 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 110 living people in the UK are called Augusta. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Augusta ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 9 girls were registered as Augusta.
- • About 110 living people in the UK are estimated to have Augusta as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
1999
9 births
Estimated living
110
2026
Meaning
What does Augusta mean?
The name Augusta has its roots in ancient Roman culture and language. It is derived from the Latin word "augustus", which means "venerable" or "consecrated". The name was originally given to the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar, as a title signifying greatness and majesty.
During the Roman Empire, the name Augusta was used to refer to the emperor's wife or other prominent women in the imperial family. It became a title of honor and respect bestowed upon the highest-ranking women in society.
In the early Christian era, the name Augusta was associated with several saints and martyrs, including Saint Augusta of Treviso, who lived in the 4th century AD. Her feast day is celebrated on April 27th in the Catholic Church.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Augusta as a personal name can be found in the 6th century AD, when a princess named Augusta was born in the Merovingian dynasty of the Frankish kingdom.
Throughout history, the name Augusta has been borne by several notable figures, including:
1. Augusta of Saxe-Weimar (1634-1650), a German princess and member of the House of Wettin. 2. Augusta of Saxe-Gotha (1719-1772), a princess of Saxe-Gotha and the mother of King George III of the United Kingdom. 3. Augusta of Bavaria (1788-1851), a German princess who became the queen consort of Prussia as the wife of King William III. 4. Augusta Holmès (1847-1903), a French composer and virtuoso pianist, one of the first female composers to gain recognition in Europe. 5. Augusta Savage (1892-1962), an American sculptor and artist, known for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and her advocacy for equal rights in the arts.
The name Augusta has been used across various European cultures and languages, with variations such as Augustina, Agostina, and Augustyna. It has been associated with nobility, royalty, and the arts, reflecting its origins as a title of honor and respect in ancient Rome.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Augusta over time
The chart below shows babies named Augusta registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Augusta, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Augusta by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Augusta was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3576 | 24 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4795 | 30 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3531 | 28 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2205 | 29 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Augusta
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Augusta: questions and answers
How popular is the name Augusta in the UK right now?
In 2024, Augusta was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Augusta most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 9 babies registered as Augusta in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Augusta?
Of Latin origin, meaning "majestic" or "venerable".
How many people are called Augusta in the UK?
A total of 111 babies have been registered as Augusta across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.