- Aug 1 Scottie Barnes, American basketball forward (NBA Rookie of the Year 2022; Toronto Raptors), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
- Aug 5 Anthony Edwards 'Ant-Man', American NBA player (Minnesota Timberwolves), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Aug 13 Amanda Anisimova, American tennis player, born in Freehold Township, New Jersey
- Aug 16 Jannik Sinner, Italian tennis player (Australian Open 2024; Davis Cup 2023; Tour Finals 2023 runner-up), born in Innichen, Italy
- Aug 22 LaMelo Ball, American NBA player (Charlotte Hornets), born in Anaheim, California
- Aug 27 Franz Wagner, German NBA player (Orlando Magic), born in Berlin, Germany
About August 2001
How Old? 22 years old
Generation: Generation Z
Leap Year: No
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