Agnes Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Pure or chaste
Meaning of the Name Agnes
The name Agnes is of Greek origin and means 'pure' or 'chaste'. It was popularized by Saint Agnes, a Christian martyr who was known for her steadfast faith and purity. Agnes has been a popular name throughout history and has been used by various cultures around the world. It carries a sense of innocence, virtue, and grace.
Popularity of the Name Agnes
The popularity for the name Agnes peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 5,291 births, which ranked number 85 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Agnes had the most female births in 1918 with 5,291, which ranked number 47 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 19, which ranked number 1,829 out of 4,985 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Agnes has increased sharply over the last ten years from 123 births to 226 births, an increase of 83.74%. Among females, Agnes has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 123 births to 226 births, an increase of 83.74%.
Nationwide Popularity of Agnes
- 20 Year Trend of Agnes: 318.52%
- 10 Year Trend of Agnes: 83.74%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Agnes: 83.74%
Popularity of Agnes by State
Among females, Agnes was most popular in Northeastern states with 41 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 23 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Agnes. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 1172 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 683 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1171 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 923 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 628 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 208 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 980 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 655 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 624 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 841 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 1448 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 851 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1070 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Agnes
- Total Births of Agnes: 240 (6.27%)
- Female Births of Agnes: 240 (6.27%)
Given the upward trend of Agnes over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.27% increase in total births, for a total of 240 births in 2024. For Females, births for Agnes have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 240 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.27%.