Agnes
girl name#1016 in 2025Agnes entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #37 in 1899, ranks #1016 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1016
rank today
#37
peak (1899)
246
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #52 |
| 1890s | #41 |
| 1900s | #42 |
| 1910s | #45 |
| 1920s | #70 |
| 1930s | #131 |
| 1940s | #224 |
| 1950s | #374 |
| 1960s | #636 |
| 1970s | #1304 |
| 1980s | #1620 |
| 1990s | #2194 |
| 2000s | #2645 |
| 2010s | #1525 |
| 2020s | #1106 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Agnes has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 24,500 people named Agnes are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Agnes alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Agnes in 2025?
- Agnes ranks #1016 among US girl names in 2025, with 246 babies given the name.
- When was the name Agnes most popular?
- Agnes peaked in 1899, reaching #37 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Agnes with classmates?
- Agnes will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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