Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
August
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2025
Peak births
3,958
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about August
How many people are named August?
An estimated 46,934 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.
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 15 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.
Where is August most common?
August has its strongest geographic signal in Louisiana, where it appears 5.3× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
3,958
All-time
68,182