Agatha
girl name#1703 in 2025Agatha entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #365 in 1891, ranks #1703 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1703
rank today
#365
peak (1891)
120
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #458 |
| 1890s | #406 |
| 1900s | #426 |
| 1910s | #434 |
| 1920s | #560 |
| 1930s | #724 |
| 1940s | #1054 |
| 1950s | #1456 |
| 1960s | #2120 |
| 1970s | #3021 |
| 1980s | #3005 |
| 1990s | #4606 |
| 2000s | #4097 |
| 2010s | #2627 |
| 2020s | #1735 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Agatha has been most popular in FL, CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 3,900 people named Agatha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Agatha alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Agatha in 2025?
- Agatha ranks #1703 among US girl names in 2025, with 120 babies given the name.
- When was the name Agatha most popular?
- Agatha peaked in 1891, reaching #365 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Agatha with classmates?
- Agatha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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