Agnes: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pure and sacred name with deep historical roots.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1240
- Peak
- #37 in 1899
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Agnes Means
Agnes is a girl name of English origin. A pure and sacred name with deep historical roots.
How Popular Agnes Is
Agnes currently ranks #1240 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #37 in 1899. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Agnes
- Agnes reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #37 in 1899.
- Once a top name, Agnes has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Agnes has been a top 100 name across 177+ years of American history.
- Agnes is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Agnes
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Agnes
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Agnes.
Questions About Agnes
What does Agnes mean?
Agnes is a girl name of English origin. A pure and sacred name with deep historical roots.
How popular is Agnes?
Agnes currently ranks #1240 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #37 in 1899. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Agnes come from?
Agnes comes from English roots. Agnes reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #37 in 1899.
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