Agnes
Peaked at #37 nationally in 1899, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Agnes has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Agnes — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#37
in 1899
Current rank
#1063
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Agnes reached its peak popularity for girls in 1899, ranking #37 nationally with 1,611 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1260 (2014) to #1063 (2024) — a 16% improvement.
As of 2024, Agnes ranks #1063 nationally for girls, with 233 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,063 | 233 |
| 2023 | #1,079 | 229 |
| 2022 | #1,093 | 228 |
| 2021 | #1,141 | 215 |
| 2020 | #1,247 | 182 |
| 2019 | #1,124 | 215 |
| 2018 | #1,199 | 198 |
| 2017 | #1,208 | 199 |
Agnes — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#728
in 1901
Last ranked
#3301
in 1949
Years tracked
46
1887–1949
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1887, Agnes reached its peak popularity for boys in 1901, ranking #728 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Agnes hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1949, when it stood at #3301.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | #3,301 | 6 |
| 1942 | #2,525 | 9 |
| 1940 | #2,324 | 10 |
| 1939 | #3,116 | 6 |
| 1937 | #2,481 | 9 |
| 1936 | #1,872 | 14 |
| 1934 | #2,742 | 8 |
| 1933 | #1,907 | 14 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Agnes most popular?
Agnes was most popular in 1899, when it ranked #37 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Agnes becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Agnes?
At least 159,735 babies have been recorded with the name Agnes in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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