Augustus, derived from Latin, means 'great' or 'venerable'. It was popularly used as a title by Roman emperors, beginning with Gaius Octavius, who became the first emperor in 27 BC and took the name Augustus Caesar. The name gained further prominence through historical figures such as Augustus of Poland, a prince during the 16th century. In literature, it has been used in works like 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
"Augustus saw ten babies named after him between 1918 and 1922."