Agnes
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Agnes is an Ancient Greek name meaning “pure”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Agnes
Agnes is a name of Ancient Greek origin, rooted in the term hagnos, which denotes purity or holiness. It became a significant name in early Christianity, notably associated with Saint Agnes, a martyr revered for her virtuous life. The name has persisted through centuries as an expression of sanctity and moral integrity.
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Gender Usage of the Name Agnes
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Agnes is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Agnes
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Agnes is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 25K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.0K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 12K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 111K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Agnes ranked #553 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #517 in 2024 — a drop of 36 places. Agnes maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #39, achieved in 1911, 1917 and 1919. Its lowest recorded position was #2,272 in 2007. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -121 places (from #432 to #553).
Name StyleMethodology
Agnes is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 1,253 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 823 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Agnes
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- s — Girl Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Agnes uses two syllables with a descending first-syllable stress pattern. Historically, it is anchored by Saint Agnes, a figure venerated for centuries. This combination forms a Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Agnes
Middle names used with AgnesMethodology
Agnes is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Agnes Marie · Agnes Louise · Agnes Faye · Agnes Catherine · Agnes ElizabethView all 389 girl middle names.
- Total 544 middle names used with Agnes
- 32 boy middle names used with Agnes
- 106 unisex middle names used with Agnes
Middle name suggestions for AgnesMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Agnes is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Agnes Moore · Agnes Mills · Agnes Marsh · Agnes Marks · Agnes Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Agnes
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, Agnes has been used by 3 members of European royal families, including:
- Agnes (born 1708)
- Agnes (Tilney) (1485–1545)
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Agnes is also found in the scientific name Salvia agnes Epling, an officially accepted species in the Lamiaceae family first described by Carl Epling in 1938.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Agnes. Browse all matching record with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Agnes
Sound Like Agnes Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Agnesa · Agness · Agnese · View all 5 names
Spelled Like Agnes Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Agne
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Ashley · Anna · Angela · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Agnes Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Alice · Grace · Frances · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Agnes”
Dictionary Meaning of "Agnes"Methodology
A female given name from Ancient Greek
Examples
- Why do you call Mrs. Stone Aggie? Agnes is such a beautiful name, it is a shame to nick it in that way." Then, quickly regretting his impatience, he added, "You would not have been jealous, would you, Jenny?
- Right then and there in her mind she had christened it Agnes, the only name she knew elegant enough for such a peerless creature. - - - She held the doll so her brothers could see. "Look, isn't she beautiful? Her name is Agnes.[...]Agnes? Agnes?" Jack gagged realistically. "What a soppy name! Why don't you call her Margaret or Betty?
Translations
The name Agnes has 41 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as female given name, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Agnes in ASL
- A
- g
- n
- e
- s
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