Augusten
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Augusten first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 120 babies have been named Augusten in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Augusten is past its peak , currently ranked #42,737 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,737
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Augusten
Augusten is a boy name .
Augusten is currently ranked #42,737 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Augusten include Aug, Augu, Auguy, Auguie, Augus, Augusy, Augusie, Ten, Teny, Tenie, Auy, and Auie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Augusten include August, Augustus, Augustine, Augustin, Augusto . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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