Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
August
Rising
Gaining cultural share
#81 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
2025
Peak births
3,958
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1880Peak 20252025
Quick answers about August
How many people are named August?
An estimated 47,956 living Americans are named August.
How rare is August?
August is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,958 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak. It was the #81 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical August?
The median age of a living American named August is approximately 8 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 17 years old.
Is August still popular?
Yes — August is currently rising in popularity, with 3,958 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.2× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
3,958
All-time
68,182