Born in August: birthstone, flower, zodiac & more
August birthdays come with the Peridot birthstone, the Gladiolus birth flower, and two zodiac signs: Leo and Virgo. Here's everything the traditions associated with this month.
Birthstones and flowers are cultural traditions with different lists and interpretations. Personality descriptions are for entertainment, not scientific conclusions. See GIA's birthstone guide for gems and alternative stones by month.
Birthstone: Peridot
The August birthstone is Peridot: a bright olive-green gem formed in volcanic rock, symbolizing strength and good fortune.
Birth flower: Gladiolus
The August birth flower is the Gladiolus, named for the Roman sword, symbolizing strength of character and integrity.
August zodiac signs
August in birthday folklore
August is one of the most common birth months in the U.S. — a month of confident Leos and sharp Virgos who somehow all know each other’s birthdays.
Did you know? August was renamed for Emperor Augustus — and legend says it was given 31 days so it wouldn’t be shorter than Julius Caesar’s July.
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Famous people born in August
- Barack Obama (Aug 4)
- Neil Armstrong (Aug 5)
- Madonna (Aug 16)
- Usain Bolt (Aug 21)
- Kobe Bryant (Aug 23)
- Michael Jackson (Aug 29)