Agnes

Agnes is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “pure.” In 2024 it was given to 233 girls in the United States.

Agnes at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“pure”
Pronunciation
/ˈæɡ.nɪs/

About the name Agnes

Agnes belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “pure” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Agnes first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #37 in 1899, and in 2024 233 babies received the name — 159,270 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Agnes in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#37 in 1899
Peak year
1918
Babies named Agnes in 2024
233
Total since 1880
159,270

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Agnes mean?

Agnes means “pure” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Agnes a boy or girl name?

Agnes is a girl name. In 2024, 233 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Agnes?

Agnes comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Agnes?

Agnes first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #37 in 1899, and 233 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Agnes?

Agnes is pronounced /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ (IPA).

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