Aku
Meaning: Great, venerable
Origin: Finnish form of Augustus/August, from Latin
Gender: Boy
Rank in Finland: #223
Total: 2,587
History: Aku peaked in the 2000s and is the Finnish name for Donald Duck — Aku Ankka. Finland's obsession with Donald Duck comics is unmatched globally — the Aku Ankka magazine is Finland's most widely-read publication. The name also means 'great' as a form of Augustus. In Finland, Aku is pop culture royalty.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Finland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1970) | #301 |
| Babies named Aku in 1970 | 185 |
| Total recorded in Finland | 429 |
| Peak year | 1970 (185 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #268 |
| Years in records | 1900–1970 (7 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Aku
What does the name Aku mean?
Aku means “Great, venerable” from Finnish form of Augustus/August, from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Aku?
Aku has Finnish form of Augustus/August, from Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Great, venerable”.
How popular is Aku in Finland?
Aku ranked #301 in Finland in 1970 — given to 185 babies that year.
When was Aku most popular?
Aku peaked in 1970 with 185 babies registered that year in Finland.
Is Aku a boy or girl name?
Aku is predominantly a boys' name in Finland — over 90% of Akus in registered births are male.
How long has Aku been recorded in Finland?
Aku appears in birth records in Finland across 7 years — from 1900 through 1970.