Argus
boy name#10695 in 2025Argus entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2045 in 1912, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
#10695
rank today
#2045
peak (1912)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2905 |
| 1920s | #3220 |
| 1930s | #3006 |
| 1940s | #2277 |
| 2010s | #12156 |
| 2020s | #10073 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Argus are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Argus alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Argus in 2025?
- Argus ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Argus most popular?
- Argus peaked in 1912, reaching #2045 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Argus with classmates?
- Argus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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