Agnes
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnḗ), coming from Ancient Greek ἁγνός (hagnós, “pure, chaste”), Ancient Greek ἁγνεία (hagneía, “purity, chastity”).
Every Agnes since 1880 — 159,982 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Agnes
Agnes is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,016 in 2025 with 246 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 159,982 American babies have been named Agnes. Its peak came in 1918, when 5,303 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Agnes stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Agnes year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 246 | #1,016 | — | — |
| 2024 | 235 | #1,061 | — | — |
| 2023 | 229 | #1,081 | — | — |
| 2022 | 228 | #1,095 | — | — |
| 2021 | 216 | #1,138 | — | — |
| 2020 | 182 | #1,247 | — | — |
| 2019 | 215 | #1,125 | — | — |
| 2018 | 198 | #1,199 | — | — |
| 2017 | 199 | #1,208 | — | — |
| 2016 | 233 | #1,103 | — | — |
| 2015 | 191 | #1,275 | — | — |
| 2014 | 191 | #1,261 | — | — |
| 2013 | 124 | #1,689 | — | — |
| 2012 | 123 | #1,700 | — | — |
| 2011 | 97 | #2,019 | — | — |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,672 | — | — |
| 2009 | 81 | #2,375 | — | — |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,888 | — | — |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,787 | — | — |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,632 | — | — |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,788 | — | — |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,809 | — | — |
| 2003 | 62 | #2,579 | — | — |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,780 | — | — |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,540 | — | — |
| 2000 | 68 | #2,279 | — | — |
| 1995 | 61 | #2,190 | — | — |
| 1990 | 76 | #1,862 | — | — |
| 1985 | 67 | #1,710 | — | — |
| 1980 | 77 | #1,529 | — | — |
| 1975 | 86 | #1,291 | — | — |
| 1970 | 120 | #1,026 | — | — |
| 1965 | 258 | #602 | — | — |
| 1960 | 428 | #472 | — | — |
| 1955 | 563 | #369 | — | — |
| 1950 | 748 | #286 | — | — |
| 1945 | 824 | #230 | — | — |
| 1940 | 1,190 | #170 | 10 | #2,324 |
| 1935 | 1,589 | #138 | — | — |
| 1930 | 2,510 | #102 | 10 | #2,610 |
| 1925 | 3,911 | #69 | 14 | #2,193 |
| 1920 | 4,907 | #54 | 13 | #2,336 |
| 1915 | 4,795 | #45 | 8 | #2,834 |
| 1910 | 2,163 | #41 | 13 | #860 |
| 1905 | 1,718 | #43 | 11 | #742 |
| 1900 | 1,914 | #41 | 8 | #970 |
| 1895 | 1,466 | #40 | — | — |
| 1890 | 1,095 | #50 | — | — |
| 1885 | 695 | #54 | — | — |
| 1880 | 473 | #54 | — | — |
Famous people named Agnes
- Agnes of Rome Religious figure · 291–305
- Agnes of Merania Politician · 1175–1201
- Agnes of Poitou Politician · 1025–1077
- Agnes of Bohemia Religious figure · 1211–1282
- Agnes of France, Byzantine Empress Politician · 1171–1220
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Agnes mean?
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnḗ), coming from Ancient Greek ἁγνός (hagnós, “pure, chaste”), Ancient Greek ἁγνεία (hagneía, “purity, chastity”).
How popular is the name Agnes in 2025?
Agnes ranked #1,016 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 246 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Agnes?
159,982 babies have been named Agnes in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Agnes most popular?
Agnes peaked in 1918, when 5,303 newborns received the name.
Is Agnes a boy or girl name?
Agnes is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Agnes rising or falling?
Agnes is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Agnes?
Well-known people named Agnes include Agnes of Rome (religious figure), Agnes of Merania (politician), Agnes of Poitou (politician).