Majestic, venerable, or to increase
Derived from the Latin 'Augustus', the name was originally a title given to Roman emperors to signify their sacred status. It carries connotations of grandeur and dignity, stemming from the Latin 'augere', meaning to increase or make greater. While popular in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, it remains a rare, distinguished choice in the United States.
Less common today
Augusto isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,493 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Chilean military leader and president
Paraguayan novelist and short story writer
Guatemalan writer known for short stories
Brazilian theatre director and founder of Theatre of the Oppressed
