Augusta
Pronunciation: [ uhg-UHST-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Augusta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 619 babies have been named Augusta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Augusta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,714 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,714
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Augusta
Augusta is a boy name .
Is Augusta a boy or girl name? Augusta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,714 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,104. Augusta is more commonly used as a girl name.
Augusta is currently ranked #19,714 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Augusta include Aug, Augu, Auguy, Auguie, Sta, Stay, Staie, Auy, Auie, and Augkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Augusta 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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