How many babies in Australia have been named August?

Between 2014 and 2025, August was registered for 587 babies in the available state datasets.

Is August a popular name in Australia?

In 2025, August ranked #81 among boys' names in Australia, with 252 registrations.

boys' name 2014–2025

August is making a comeback — from #957 in 2014 to #81 in 2025.

#81 ranked in 2025

252 registrations in 2025

587 total 2014–2025

That's a jump of 876 positions. Registrations grew from 1 to 252 (+25100%).

Peak popularity: 2025 (252 registrations, ranked #81).

Peak 2025 · 252

Low 2014 · 1

Years tracked 7

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How often August was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

August — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.

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Most popular in New South Wales (92 babies) , least popular in Victoria (80).

New South Wales

92 #94

Queensland

80 #74

Victoria

80 #95

Australian Capital Territory

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Northern Territory

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South Australia

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Tasmania

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Western Australia

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In 2025: 252 babies named August across 3 of 8 states and territories.

How many babies in Australia have been named August?: Between 2014 and 2025, August was registered for 587 babies in the available state datasets.
Is August a popular name in Australia?: In 2025, August ranked #81 among boys' names in Australia, with 252 registrations.