Is August a popular name?

August reached a best rank of #81 in 2025 and has charted in 2 years.

Where does August rank now?

In the most recent data (2025), August ranks #81.

It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.

Boys

Best rank #81 (2025) · ranked in 2 years

Over 2 tracked years from 2024 to 2025, August held a spot in the rankings.

It climbed from #88 in 2024 to #81 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #81.

At its peak year of 2025, August was given to 3,958 newborns.

August was most popular around 2025, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

Ava, Alexander, Amelia stand out as close matches to August, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Is August a popular name?: August reached a best rank of #81 in 2025 and has charted in 2 years.
Where does August rank now?: In the most recent data (2025), August ranks #81.
Is August a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was August most popular?: August peaked around 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)