Augustus

Augustus has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Augustus isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Augustus is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Augustus was, in the past month, the 988th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Augustus is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Augustus was viewed 32 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Augustus's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Augustus is most adored in Nebraska, District of Columbia and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in North Carolina, Alabama and South Carolina.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Augustus.

Most popular breeds named Augustus:

1. Dachshund
2. Labrador Retriever
3. English Bulldog
4. American Staffordshire Terrier
5. Mastiff

Augustus is found in these categories:

tough

Augustus means majestic, revered, and powerful, perfect for strong pups!

old-fashioned

Hails from Roman emperors era, lacks modern canine moniker trends like "Fido".