Agostino is an Italian male given name derived from the Latin word 'augustus', which means 'great' or 'venerable'. The name was popular among early Christians and was given to their children in honor of Saint Augustine of Hippo, a Berber philosopher and theologian who lived in the 4th century. Agostino is composed of two elements: 'ago' meaning 'I lead', and 'stino' meaning 'to stand firm'. Traditionally, the name has been more prevalent in southern Italian regions such as Campania, Sicily, and Basilicata. It is also found among Portuguese-speaking populations due to historical ties between Italy and Portugal.
The name Agostino experienced a significant rise and fall over the years, with peaks as high as 14 births in 1922 and 15 births in both 2021 and 2022, contrasting sharply with lows like just 5 births in multiple years between 1930 and 2017.