UK boy's name
Augustin
Of Latin origin, meaning "exalted, venerable, or descended from Augustus".
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.
Augustin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Augustin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 15 births.
This profile covers 189 England and Wales registrations across 25 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 188 living people in the UK are called Augustin. 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
- • Augustin ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 15 boys were registered as Augustin.
- • About 188 living people in the UK are estimated to have Augustin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2443
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2019
15 births
Estimated living
188
2026
Meaning
What does Augustin mean?
The name Augustin originated from the Latin name Augustinus, which was derived from the Roman title "Augustus." This title was first held by the Roman emperor Octavian in the 1st century BC, and it meant "venerable" or "consecrated." The name was likely chosen to honor Augustus, who was considered a great ruler and a divine figure by the Romans.
Augustin was a popular name among early Christians, as it was borne by several influential figures in the Church. The most notable was Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD), a philosopher and theologian whose writings had a profound impact on Western Christianity. His works, such as "Confessions" and "The City of God," are still widely studied today.
Another famous Augustin was Augustine of Canterbury (circa 604 AD), a Benedictine monk who was sent by Pope Gregory the Great to England to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. He became the first Archbishop of Canterbury and played a crucial role in establishing the Church in England.
In the Middle Ages, the name Augustin was popular among religious figures and scholars. One notable example was Augustin Triumpho (1243-1328), an Italian Dominican friar and theologian who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.
During the Renaissance, Augustin was a common name among artists and intellectuals. Augustin Hirsvogel (1508-1553) was a German goldsmith and engraver known for his intricate and detailed work. Augustin de Baze (1632-1676) was a French Baroque painter who specialized in portraits and religious scenes.
In more recent history, Augustin Fresnel (1788-1827) was a French engineer and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of optics, including the development of the Fresnel lens, which is still used in lighthouses and other optical devices today.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Augustin throughout history. While its origins can be traced back to the Roman Empire and early Christianity, the name has endured and been embraced by various cultures, reflecting its rich historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Augustin over time
The chart below shows babies named Augustin 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 Augustin, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Augustin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Augustin 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 | #2052 | 55 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2408 | 81 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2890 | 42 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2561 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Augustin
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Augustin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Augustin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Augustin was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Augustin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 15 babies registered as Augustin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Augustin?
Of Latin origin, meaning "exalted, venerable, or descended from Augustus".
How many people are called Augustin in the UK?
A total of 189 babies have been registered as Augustin across the 25 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.